motile

Definitions


[ˈməʊtʌɪl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of cells, gametes, and single-celled organisms) capable of motion
(e.g: males produce small motile gametes)

- relating to or characterized by responses that involve muscular rather than audiovisual sensations


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Latin motus ‘motion’, on the pattern of mobile




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