cytotaxis

[ sahy-tuh-tak-sis ]

noun

, Biology.

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

cytotaxis

/ ˌsaɪtəʊˈtæksɪs /

noun

1. biology movement of cells due to external stimulation

Other Words From

• cy·to·tac·tic [sahy-t, uh, -, tak, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cytotaxis¹

cyto- + -taxis