Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diapedesis
Noun
/ˌdaɪəˈpɛdəsɪs/
Definition
The passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries, typically accompanying inflammation.
Examples
- During an infection, diapedesis allows immune cells to reach the site of inflammation.
- Researchers studied diapedesis to understand how immune responses can become dysregulated.
Meaning
Diapedesis refers to the process by which white blood cells move out of the bloodstream and into tissues, often during an immune response.
Synonyms
- Transmigration
- Extravasation
