Keresés
Motility
01
motilitás, mozgékonyság
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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motilitás, mozgás
the ability of an organism or cell to move independently using specialized structures such as flagella, cilia, or pseudopodia
motility
n
motile
n
hypermotility
n
hypermotility
n
immotility
n
immotility
n
Példa
Motility is essential for the movement of cells during processes like wound healing and embryonic development.
Ciliated cells in the respiratory tract have motility to sweep mucus and debris out of the lungs.
Gastrointestinal motility refers to the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract, regulated by muscular contractions.
Sperm cells exhibit motility as they swim towards the egg for fertilization.
Intestinal motility refers to the movement of food and waste through the intestines, regulated by muscular contractions called peristalsis.
