chemokinesis

noun

che·​mo·​ki·​ne·​sis -kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī- How to pronounce chemokinesis (audio)
plural chemokineses -ˌsēz How to pronounce chemokinesis (audio)
: increased activity of free-moving organisms produced by a chemical agency
chemokinetic adjective

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“Chemokinesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chemokinesis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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