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Definition of Photokinetic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Photokinetic
1. 1. Pertaining to photokinesis. 2. Pertaining to photokinetics. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Photokinetic
Literary usage of Photokinetic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Comparative Neurology and Psychology by Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology (1908)
"Amphioxus is phototactic and negatively photokinetic. ... A photokinetic effect
seems to be present along with movements suggesting discomfort. ..."
2. Studies in General Physiology by Jacques Loeb (1905)
"... it can be shown that they are photokinetic. They come to rest in those regions
which are more weakly illuminated than the surrounding areas. ..."
3. Studies in General Physiology by Jacques Loeb (1905)
"Secondly it can be shown that they are photokinetic. They come to rest in those
regions which nre more weakly illuminated than the surrounding areas. ..."
4. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1892)
"This constant ratio between absorption and photokinetic action clearly indicates
that the prime eft'ect of light is equivalent to the carbon-dioxid ..."
5. The Senses of Insects by Auguste Forel (1908)
"... studied by means of the so-called photokinetic reaction of animals (their
change of position due to luminous perception). Graber shows that earthworms, ..."
6. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members (1892)
"This constant ratio between absorption and photokinetic action clearly indicates
that the prime effect of light is equivalent to the carbon-dioxid ..."
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