motility

• Substantivo que designa a capacidade de movimento espontâneo e independente, incluindo mudanças de posição sem deslocamento do local.

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

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1. Spontaneous movementC1formalmedical

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

   Movimento espontâneo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslocomotionmobilitymotionmovement

   Antônimosfixityimmobilityinertness

2. Positional changeC2formalscientific

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

   Motilidade

   • 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.