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motility

/məˈtɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does motility mean?

noun

The ability of a cell, organism, or molecule to move or change position. In biology, motility is often used to describe the ability of cells, such as sperm or bacteria, to move towards or away from stimuli.

Example

"The motility of the sperm cells was crucial for fertilization to occur."

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