electrotaxis

noun

elec·​tro·​tax·​is -ˈtak-səs How to pronounce electrotaxis (audio)
plural electrotaxes -ˌsēz How to pronounce electrotaxis (audio)
: movement in which an electric current constitutes the directive factor : galvanotaxis

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“Electrotaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/electrotaxis. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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