DIAPEDESIS

diapedesis

(noun) passage of blood cells (especially white blood cells) through intact capillary walls and into the surrounding tissue

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

diapedesis (countable and uncountable, plural diapedeses)

The migration of blood cells, especially leucocytes, through the intact walls of blood vessels into the surrounding tissue.

Source: Wiktionary


Di`a*pe*de"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: The passage of the corpuscular elements of the blood from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues, without rupture of the walls of the blood vessels.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

7 March 2025

INTERTRIGO

(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon