motile

adjective

Definition of motilenext
as in moving

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Recent Examples of motile Semen quality was determined by measuring semen volume, sperm shape and concentration, and the proportion of sperm that were motile (capable of moving or swimming properly). — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Instead, the reduction in hormones and testes size only decreased the cichlids’ amount of motile sperm. — Joseph Castro, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2011 Moreover, having normal semen volumes, sperm motility, sperm concentration, and total motile sperm counts are not guarantees of fertility. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 21 June 2021

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“Motile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motile. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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