thermotaxis
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noun \-ˈtak-səs\Definition of THERMOTAXIS
1
: the regulation of body temperature
2
: a taxis in which temperature is the directive factor
See Origin of THERMOTAXIS
New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1891
ther·mo·tax·is
noun \-ˈtak-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ther·mo·tax·es \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of THERMOTAXIS
1
: a taxis in which a temperature gradient constitutes the directive factor
2
: the regulation of body temperature
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