cytotaxis

[ sahy-tuh-tak-sis ]

nounBiology.
  1. the mutual attraction or repulsion of cells or groups of motile cells.

Origin of cytotaxis

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Other words from cytotaxis

  • cy·to·tac·tic [sahy-tuh-tak-tik], /ˌsaɪ təˈtæk tɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cytotaxis

cytotaxis

/ (ˌsaɪtəʊˈtæksɪs) /


noun
  1. biology movement of cells due to external stimulation

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