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Definition of Aerotaxis
1. Noun. (biology) Movement of an organism either towards or away from a region of higher oxygen content. ¹
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Medical Definition of Aerotaxis
1. An organisms movement toward or away from oxygen as a reaction to its presence. The term is most often used when discussing aerobes (oxygen-using) versus anaerobes (which don't use oxygen). (09 Oct 1997)