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thigmotaxis

[ thig-muh-tak-sis ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus.

thigmotaxis

/ ˌθɪɡməˈtæksɪs /

noun

  1. another name for stereotaxis
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Derived Forms

  • ˌthigmoˈtactically, adverb
  • ˌthigmoˈtactic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • thig·mo·tac·tic [thig-m, uh, -, tak, -tik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thigmotaxis1

1895–1900; < Greek thígm ( 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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