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   Thigmotaxis
   Thig`mo·tax'is noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... touch + ... an arranging.] (Physiol.) The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance. » When the movement is away...
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/44
   
   
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   thigmotaxis
   (thig″mo-tak´sis) taxis in response to contact. adj., thigmotac´tic, thigmotax´ic., adj.
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
   
   
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   Thigmotaxis
   • (n.) The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance.
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   thigmotaxis
   thigmotaxis 1. Movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus or touch. 2. A directed response of a motile organism to a continuous contact with a solid surface. 3. Taxis, or movement, in response to touch stimulus.
   Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2139/
   
   
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   thigmotaxis
   Type: Term Pronunciation: thig′mō-tak′sis Definitions: 1. A form of barotaxis; denoting the reaction of plant or animal protoplasm to contact with a solid body.
   Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=91578
   
   

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