active transport

noun

Definition of active transport

: the movement of a chemical substance by the expenditure of energy against a gradient in concentration or in electrical potential across a plasma membrane — compare passive transport

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And the people who reported getting the most physical activity were the ones who had exercise built into their daily lives, through simple things like active transport to work, their jobs, or housework. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Americans sit too much. Standing desks aren’t going to fix the problem.," 20 Nov. 2018

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active transport

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Medical Definition of active transport

: movement of a chemical substance by the expenditure of energy against a gradient in concentration or electrical potential across a plasma membrane

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