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Having the ovule inverted at an early period in its development, so that the chalaza is as the apparent apex; -- opposed to orthotropous.

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  1. a. Having the ovule inverted at an early period in its development, so that the chalaza is as the apparent apex; -- opposed to orthotropous.
  2. adj. (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
  3. Having the ovule inverted at an early period in its development, so that the chalaza is as the apparent apex; -- opposed to orthotropous. Gray.
  4. a (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk