ecotaxis

[ ē′kə-tăk′sĭs, ĕk′ō- ]

n.

The migration of lymphocytes from the thymus and bone marrow into tissues possessing an appropriate microenvironment.

Nearby words

electrical field, electrical scanning, electrical storm, electrical transcription, electrician, ecotaxis, electrides, electrify, electro, electro-, electro-discharge machining

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