rheotropism
noun
rhe·ot·ro·pism
rē-ˈä-trə-ˌpiz-əm 
: a tropism in which mechanical stimulation by a stream of fluid (as water) is the orienting factor
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“Rheotropism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rheotropism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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