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Heterotropous

Hetˊer-ot′ro-pal

,

Hetˊer-ot′ro-pous

,

Adj.

[Gr.

ἑτερότροποσ

turning another way; [GREEK] other + [GREEK] to turn: cf. F.

hétérotrope

.]

(Bot.)

Having the embryo or ovule oblique or transverse to the funiculus; amphitropous.

Gray.