Definitions of taxis [ˈtæk siz]

Translate taxis to

Definition of 'taxis'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) taxis
arrangement or order, as in one of the physical sciences.

2. taxis
oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward light.

3. taxis
the repositioning of a displaced body part by manipulation without cutting.

Etymology: (1720–30; < NL < Gk táxis, der. of tássein to arrange)

Definition of 'taxis'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) taxis
a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

2. (noun) taxis
the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part

Definition of 'taxis'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) taxis
manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it

'taxis' - Nearby Entries
tax-increase taxi rank taxi strip taxing taxis taxistand taxiway

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"taxis." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 14 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/taxis

Alternative search options for 'taxis'

Search for Synonyms for 'taxis'

Quotes containing the term 'taxis'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'taxis'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'taxis'

Search for 'taxis' on

What rhymes with 'taxis'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'taxis'