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motility

[/moʊˈtɪləti/]
nounfeminine
motilidade
1. The ability or capacity to move spontaneously and independently
The motility of sperm cells is crucial for reproduction.
A motilidade das células de esperma é crucial para a reprodução.
2. In medicine, the movement of muscles or organs, especially in the digestive system
Intestinal motility can be affected by stress and diet.
A motilidade intestinal pode ser afetada pelo estresse e pela dieta.
3. In biology, the capacity of an organism or cell to move from one place to another
Bacteria with flagella have greater motility than non-flagellated species.
As bactérias com flagelos têm maior motilidade do que as espécies sem flagelos.
Synonyms
movementmobilitylocomotionmovability
Antonyms
immobilitystasisstillnessimmotility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motilidade
Standard medical and scientific term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
motilidade
Standard medical and scientific term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduced motility - motilidade reduzida
intestinal motility disorders - distúrbios de motilidade intestinal
cellular motility - motilidade celular
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