chemotropisms

[US]/[ˈkem.ə.trɒ.pɪ.zəmz]/
[UK]/[ˈkem.ə.troʊ.pɪ.zəmz]/

Translation

n.The tendency of cells or tissues to grow towards chemical attractants.; The movement of cells or tissues in response to a chemical stimulus.; The attraction of cells or tissues to certain chemicals.

Example Sentences

researchers are investigating the role of chemotropisms in guiding axon growth.

understanding chemotropisms is crucial for regenerative medicine approaches.

the chemotropisms exhibited by root hairs influence nutrient uptake.

we observed strong chemotropisms towards specific growth factors.

modulating chemotropisms could offer new therapeutic strategies.

the study examined chemotropisms in developing neural circuits.

disruptions in chemotropisms can lead to developmental abnormalities.

chemotropisms guide the migration of immune cells to injury sites.

the influence of chemotropisms on vascular development is well-documented.

further research is needed to fully elucidate the chemotropisms involved.

chemotropisms provide a mechanism for targeted tissue engineering.

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