taxis
/ˈtæksɪs/
noun
- The movement of an organism or cell in response to an external stimulus, such as light or chemicals.
- The bacteria showed positive chemotaxis, moving toward the nutrient source.
- Scientists studied the taxis of single-celled organisms in the lab.
- Phototaxis causes some insects to fly toward light sources at night.
- The surgical procedure of repositioning or restoring an organ or part to its normal place.
- The surgeon performed a taxis to reduce the hernia.
- After the injury, the doctor used taxis to realign the dislocated joint.
- Manual taxis was attempted before considering surgery.