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Definition of «motility»

Motility refers to the ability of an organism or a cell to move and change its position. In biology, motility is often used in reference to single-celled organisms such as bacteria, which can propel themselves through their environment using flagella or cilia. Motile cells are able to move spontaneously and actively, while non-motile cells do not have the ability to move on their own.

Usage examples

  1. Sperm motility is an important factor in male fertility, determining the ability of the sperm cells to move and fertilize an egg.
  2. The gastrointestinal system relies on motility to push food through the digestive tract, aiding in the process of digestion and absorption.
  3. A decrease in bowel motility can lead to constipation and difficulty in passing stool.
  4. In the field of biology, researchers often study the motility of microorganisms such as bacteria and protozoa to understand their movement patterns and behavior.
  5. Motility disorders, such as dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) or gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), can significantly impact an individual's quality of life.

Phrases with «motility»

Sentences with «motility»

  • Causes gastroporesis: slow gut motility of the stomach and small intestine, bloating, cramping, nausea, vomiting. (surfing-waves.com)
  • Overproduction and / or accumulation of SCFA in the bowel and inability to clear the intraluminal SCFA because of poor gastrointestinal motility in premature infants have been hypothesized to play a role in the pathogenesis of neonatal NEC (11).» (ketotic.org)
  • Even giving your rabbit small amounts of «safer» white chocolate, which contains smaller quantities of theobromine, can result in gastrointestinal motility problems and obesity. (petconsider.com)
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