"barotaxis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: baro- + taxis Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|baro|taxis}} baro- + taxis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} barotaxis (uncountable)
  1. (biology, biochemistry) The movement of a cell or an organism in response to pressure. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry, Biology Related terms: barotactic

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