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motility

 

[ mษ™สŠหˆtษชlษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological movement

Motility refers to the ability of an organism or a cell to move spontaneously and actively. It is crucial for various biological processes, including locomotion, feeding, and reproduction. In multicellular organisms, motility can involve the movement of entire organisms or the movement of cells within tissues. In unicellular organisms, motility is often facilitated by structures like flagella or cilia. Understanding motility is important in fields such as biology, medicine, and ecology.

Synonyms

locomotion, mobility, movement.

Examples of usage

  • The motility of sperm cells is essential for fertilization.
  • Certain bacteria exhibit motility, allowing them to navigate toward nutrients.
  • The study of gut motility helps in diagnosing digestive disorders.

Translations

Translations of the word "motility" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคคเคฟเคถเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beweglichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ motilitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ะพั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motoryka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ๅ‹•่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท motilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ motilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareketlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋™์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุฑูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohybnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohyblivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gibljivost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfanleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะทา“ะฐะปา“ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rษ™kษ™tlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ motilidad

Etymology

The term 'motility' is derived from the Latin word 'movere', which means 'to move'. The prefix 'mot-' relates to movement and is common in English words associated with motion. First recorded in the late 19th century, 'motility' emerged as a scientific term used primarily in biological contexts to describe the inherent ability of living organisms to move. As biology evolved, particularly in fields like microbiology and physiology, 'motility' became crucial in understanding cellular behavior and organismal functions. This concept has grown in importance with advances in research, enhancing our comprehension of processes such as cell migration and organismal locomotion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,654, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.