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motile

[moht-l, moh-til] / ˈmoʊt l, ˈmoʊ tɪl /






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Their work focused on Clostridia, a group of motile bacteria found in large numbers in the human gut that are known to support gut health.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2026

These receptors help motile bacteria detect nutrients that are especially valuable for growth.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2026

We found that men who performed fewer mate guarding behaviors produced higher quality ejaculates, having a greater concentration of sperm, a higher percentage of motile sperm and sperm that swam faster and less erratically.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2022

The bank guarantees a vial will have 10 million or 15 million total motile sperm.

From New York Times Jan. 8, 2021

Language, once it comes alive, behaves like an active, motile organism.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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