anatropous

[ uh-na-truh-puhs ]

adjectiveBotany.
  1. (of an ovule) inverted at an early stage of growth, so that the micropyle is turned toward the funicle and the embryonic root is at the opposite end.

Origin of anatropous

1
First recorded in 1840–50; ana- + -tropous

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anatropous

/ (əˈnætrəpəs) /


adjective
  1. (of a plant ovule) inverted during development by a bending of the stalk (funicle) attaching it to the carpel wall: Compare orthotropous

Origin of anatropous

1
C19: from ana- (inverted) + -tropous

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