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motile — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • motile adj In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.

Senses

motile is used for these senses in English:

  • motile (physiology) In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.

motile — full definition

  1. adj In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.
  2. adj In organs or organelles: capable of producing motion.
  3. adj In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.
  4. adj Of or relating to those mental images that arise from the sensations of bodily movement and position.
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