motility

• Существительное, обозначающее способность к спонтанному и независимому движению, включая изменения положения без смены локации.

A noun referring to the capacity for spontaneous and independent movement, including changes in position without a change of location.

uncountable

1. Spontaneous movementC1formalmedical

   The ability of an organism or cell to move independently and without external force.

   Спонтанное движение

   • Sperm motility is essential for successful fertilization.
   • The doctor assessed the motility of the patient's digestive system.
   • Bacterial motility allows them to navigate toward nutrients.

   Synonymslocomotionmobilitymotionmovement

   Antonymsfixityimmobilityinertness

2. Positional changeC2formalscientific

   A change in position or orientation that does not involve moving from one location to another.

   Подвижность

   • The motility of the joints was examined during the physical therapy session.
   • Certain plants exhibit motility by turning their leaves toward the sun.
   • The motility of the eye muscles allows for precise tracking of objects.