trophism

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See also: -trophism

English

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Etymology

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From tropho- +‎ -ism.

Noun

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trophism (countable and uncountable, plural trophisms)

  1. Any specific form of nutrition involving the tissue of another organism

Usage notes

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Not to be confused with tropism.