cytotaxis
[ sahy-tuh-tak-sis ]
nounBiology.
the mutual attraction or repulsion of cells or groups of motile cells.
Origin of cytotaxis
1Other 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
biology movement of cells due to external stimulation
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