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Definition of Nyctitropic

1. a. Turning or bending at night into special positions.

Definition of Nyctitropic

1. Adjective. (botany) Turning or bending at night into special positions. ¹

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Medical Definition of Nyctitropic

1. Turning or bending at night into special positions. Nyctitropic movements of plants usually consist in a folding or drooping of the leaves, the advantage being in lessening the radiation of heat. Origin: From Gr, night + turning. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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