Synonym for chemotaxis ... A response of motile cells or organisms in which the direction of movement is affected by the gradient of a diffusible substance. Differs from chemokinesis in that the gradient alters probability of motion in one direction only, rather than rate or frequency of random motion. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
See chemotaxis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kē′mō-tak′tik Definitions: 1. Relating to chemotaxis.
chemotactic Of or relating to chemotaxis.