First Known Use: circa 1891
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thermotaxis
noun ther·mo·tax·is \-ˈtak-səs\
Definition of THERMOTAXIS
1
: the regulation of body temperature
2
: a taxis in which temperature is the directive factor
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Origin of THERMOTAXIS
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Medical Dictionary
thermotaxis
noun ther·mo·tax·is \-ˈtak-səs\
plural ther·mo·tax·es \-ˌsēz\
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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