"trophotropy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: tropho- + -tropy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tropho|tropy}} tropho- + -tropy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trophotropy (uncountable)
  1. A state of relaxation, drowsiness and inactivity induced by the parasympathetic nervous system and the action of serotonin. Tags: uncountable Related terms: trophotropic

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