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US
/moʊˈtɪɫɪti/
]
[ UK /məʊtˈɪlɪti/ ]
[ UK /məʊtˈɪlɪti/ ]
NOUN
- ability to move spontaneously and independently
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a change of position that does not entail a change of location
gastrointestinal motility
an impatient move of his hand
the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise
movement is a sign of life
How To Use motility In A Sentence
- Unless contraindicated, prophylaxis with a gastrointestinal motility stimulant laxative and a stool softener is appropriate in terminally ill patients who are being given opioids.
- Interestingly, they report wind-rose plots indicating that MLCK inhibition substantially reduces cell motility by increasing the directional tortuosity of cell paths.
- In the majority of studies comparing the effects of seminal plasma and diluent composition on post-storage motility of stallion spermatozoa, no fertility trials were conducted.
- Modulation of intracellular calcium also affects organelle position and motility.
- When growth cones encounter guidance cues or asymmetric environments, signaling changes may also affect filopodial motility and distribution or microtubule engorgement to guide subsequent growth cone motility.
- Ileal motility was measured by integrating the area under the pressure-time curve, during 1 minute periods, using computer software.
- According to the Physician's Desk Reference, Imodium (whose active ingredient is loperamide hydrochloride) acts by slowing intestinal motility and by affecting water and electrolyte movement through the bowel. Answers to Questions from Readers, part 7
- It's an interesting trade off, as retaining the virus DNA helps the bacteria grow faster but reduces its motility, which is needed when seeking out new environments, Wood explains. EurekAlert! - Breaking News
- Men experiencing psychological distress tend to produce less ejaculate with fewer sperm and lower motility.
- However, they can be present with pain, proptosis, restricted ocular motility, visual impairment, globe displacement or palpable bony mass.