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diapedesis

Syllabification: (di·a·pe·de·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌdīəpəˈdēsis/
Definition of diapedesis

noun

Medicine
  • the passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries, typically accompanying inflammation.

Origin:

early 17th century: modern Latin, based on Greek dia 'through' + pēdan 'throb or leap'

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