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locomotion Definition

loco·mo·tion (-mōs̸hən)

noun

motion, or the power of moving, from one place to another

Etymology: loco- + motion

locomotion Synonyms

locomotion

n.

locomotion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • control: A similar organization has been found in studying the neuronal networks controlling locomotion in locusts.
  • regulate: Monday's session focused on describing the roles of signaling molecules at the synapse in regulating worm locomotion.

Adjective modifier

  • stereotyped: How would you improve this experiment to include the properties of stereotyped locomotion that were not measured in this study?
  • animal: The phrase " charging " is not used or defined in any of the texts exploring animal locomotion.
  • human: There will be opportunities for you to work with physiotherapists from the NHS Trust for practical sessions on gait and human locomotion.
  • terrestrial: Use of hands and feet of three-toed sloths ( Bradypus variegatus ) during climbing and terrestrial locomotion.
  • amphetamine-induced: Forgie, M.L. & Stewart, J. ( 1994 ) Effect of prepubertal ovariectomy on amphetamine-induced locomotion in adult female rats.
  • intermittent: Vigilance as a benefit of intermittent locomotion in small mammals.

Modifies a noun

  • system: Our group focuses on the C. elegans locomotion system and its neural control.
  • capital: Locomotion Capital is part of the Angel Trains Group, which has invested â¬4 billion in new trains since 1998.

Noun used with modifier

  • elephant: These images can then be analyzed to ascertain what normal elephant locomotion is like.
  • steam: He was also a great enthusiast and expert on steam locomotion and the national railroad system.
  • cell: The subject of cell locomotion has been a very long one.
  • spider: The effects of hunger on spider locomotion Issue 17.
  • dinosaur: Summary: We can do better than just animating dinosaur locomotion using only artistic or scientific intuition.
  • elegans: Despite the identification of hundreds of genes involved in C. elegans locomotion, we do not yet have an understanding of its control.

Preposition: in

  • locust: A similar organization has been found in studying the neuronal networks controlling locomotion in locusts.
  • mammal: Vigilance as a benefit of intermittent locomotion in small mammals.

Preposition: of

  • cell: MTs are abundant and crucial components of the flagella which drives the swimming locomotion of eukaryotic cells.
locomotion Quotes

It is the drawback of all sea-side places that half the landscape is unavailable for purposes of human locomotion, being covered by useless water.

—Douglas, (George) Norman

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