Definition of Somatotropism. Meaning of Somatotropism. Synonyms of Somatotropism

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Definition of Somatotropism

Somatotropism
Somatotropism So`ma*tot"ro*pism, n. [Gr. sw^ma, sw`matos, the body + tre`pein to turn.] (Physiol.) A directive influence exercised by a mass of matter upon growing organs. --Encyc. Brit.

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