Diapedesis Definition

dīə-pĭ-dēsĭs
diapedeses
noun
The migration of blood cells, esp. erythrocytes, through intact capillary walls into the tissues.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Diapedesis

Noun

Singular:
diapedesis
Plural:
diapedeses

Origin of Diapedesis

  • Greek diapēdēsis transudation from diapēdān to ooze through dia- dia- pēdān to leap, throb ped- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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DDIDIA

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SISSIS

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Words Starting With D and Ending With S

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