[Fr. etioler, to blanch] In plants, a condition characterized by stem elongation, poor leaf development, and lack of chlorophyll; occurs in plants growing in the dark or with greatly reduced light.

The condition where a plant is grown in darkness, resulting in pale and elongated stems and underdeveloped leaves.

The abnormal elongation of stems caused by insufficient light or unbalanced hormonal relationships. Etiolated stems often lack chlorophyll. eucaryotes

(n) a pale and sickly appearance(n) the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something(n) (botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without [..]

internode extension and the lack of green colour that result from growth of a plant in insufficient light or complete darkness. See chlorosis. etiology: see aetiology. Yellowing and long, spindly grow [..]

A plant syndrome caused by suboptimal light. Plants have small yellow leaves and longer internodes.

The condition where a plant is grown in darkness, resulting in pale and elongated stems and underdeveloped leaves.