ther·mo·tax·is (thûr m -t k s s)n. pl. ther·mo·tax·es (-t ks z) 1. Movement of a living organism in response to changes in temperature. 2. Normal regulation or adjustment of body temperature. ther mo·tactic (-tktk), thermo·taxic (-tksk) adj. |
thermotaxis [ˌθɜːməʊˈtæksɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the directional movement of an organism in response to the stimulus of a source of heat
thermotaxic adj
thermotaxis
1. Biology. the movement of an organism toward or away from a source of heat.
2. Physiology. the regulation of body temperature by various physiological processes. — thermotactic, thermotaxic, adj.
See also: Heat2. Physiology. the regulation of body temperature by various physiological processes. — thermotactic, thermotaxic, adj.
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