diapedesis 
diapedesis
Definition
dia·pe·de·sis (dī′ə pə dē′sis)
noun pl. diapedeses -·ses′ (-sēz′)
the migration of blood cells, esp. erythrocytes, through intact capillary walls into the tissues
Etymology: ModL < Gr diapēdēsis, lit., a leaping through < dia-, through + pēdan, to leap < IE base *pēd-, foot
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