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Hyponastic

Hyˊpo-nas′tic

,
Adj.
[Pref.
hypo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] pressed close.]
(Bot.)
Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth. Cf.
Epinastic
.

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hyponastic

hyponastic

English

Adjective

hyponastic (comparative more hyponastic, superlative most hyponastic)

  1. (botany) Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth.

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