Definition of stereotypy in English:
stereotypy
noun ˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˌtʌɪpiˈstɪərɪə(ʊ)ˌtʌɪpiˈstɛriəˌtaɪpi
mass nounThe persistent repetition of an act, especially by an animal, for no obvious purpose.
the most common abnormal behaviour among zoo animals is stereotypy
Example sentencesExamples
- Much evolutionary diversification of feeding mechanics and motor control has occurred and it is likely that stereotypy is a derived feature of amphibian feeding.
- However, recent studies on a wide variety of amphibian species have revealed great diversity in feeding mechanics and kinematics, and illustrate that stereotypy is the exception rather than the rule in amphibian feeding.
- As seen in toads, stereotypy may indicate that proprioceptive or reflex feedback is needed to control a particular biomechanical system.
- However, ginseng attenuated the other effects of amphetamine, namely, stereotypy and lethality in aggregated mice.
- Stupor or catalepsy, mutism, posturing/grimacing, stereotypy, echolalia or echopraxia and excessive motor activity were the main catatonic features.
Definition of stereotypy in US English:
stereotypy
nounˈstɛriəˌtaɪpiˈsterēəˌtīpē
The persistent repetition of an act, especially by an animal, for no obvious purpose.
the most common abnormal behavior among zoo animals is stereotypy
Example sentencesExamples
- However, recent studies on a wide variety of amphibian species have revealed great diversity in feeding mechanics and kinematics, and illustrate that stereotypy is the exception rather than the rule in amphibian feeding.
- As seen in toads, stereotypy may indicate that proprioceptive or reflex feedback is needed to control a particular biomechanical system.
- Stupor or catalepsy, mutism, posturing/grimacing, stereotypy, echolalia or echopraxia and excessive motor activity were the main catatonic features.
- However, ginseng attenuated the other effects of amphetamine, namely, stereotypy and lethality in aggregated mice.
- Much evolutionary diversification of feeding mechanics and motor control has occurred and it is likely that stereotypy is a derived feature of amphibian feeding.