chemokinesis

/kɛməkɪˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The movement of cells or organisms in response to chemical stimuli.

“The chemokinesis of white blood cells in the presence of an infection was studied to understand the immune system’s response.”

Synonyms

  • chemotaxis
  • chemotropism

Antonyms

  • anergy
  • aplasia