ˈin.ˌtrȯrs, ə̇n.ˈtrȯ(ə)rs adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin introrsus, from Latin introrsus, adverb, inward, contraction of introversus, from intro- + versus toward, from versus, past participle of vertere to turn — more at worth
: facing inward or toward the axis of growth
an introrse anther
: having its line of dehiscence toward the gynoecium — compare extrorse
• in·trorse·ly adverb