motile
adjective
moving or capable of moving spontaneously.
nonmotile
-
a word derived from
motile.
Example Sentences
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But almost all human cells also have one primary, or nonmotile, cilium that functions more like a molecular antenna.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 10, 2014
The increased fluid movement more strongly deflects single nonmotile cilia on macula densa cells.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
They also have a single, nonmotile cilium that responds to the rate of fluid movement in the tubule.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
When an egg is released at ovulation, the fimbrae help the nonmotile egg enter into the tube.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
