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thigmotaxis
[thig-muh-tak-sis]
noun
Biology.
movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus.
thigmotaxis
/ ˌθɪɡəˈæɪ /
noun
another name for stereotaxis
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Other Word Forms
- thigmotactic adjective
- ˌٳˈٲپ adverb
- ˌٳˈٲپ adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thigmotaxis1
1895–1900; < Greek ٳí ( a ) touch + -o- + -taxis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thigmotaxis1
C19: from Greek thigma touch + -taxis
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