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Chemotaxis (health)


The movement of cells in response to chemical messengers. The movement of neutrophils and macrophages into damaged tissues is brought about by signals released by damaged tissues, and bacterial products. The term applies to the movement of any organism attracted by a specific chemical, which may be a suitable nutrient.





oligoplastic (medicine)


oligoplastic
Deficient in reparative power.

Origin: oligo-+ G. Plasso, to form