Medical Term:
migration
Pronunciation: mī-grā′shŭn
Definition:
- Passing from one part to another, said of certain morbid processes or symptoms.
- Movement of a tooth or teeth out of normal position.
- Movement of molecules during electrophoresis, centrifugation, or diffusion.
Synonym(s): diapedesis
[L. migro, pp. -atus, to move from place to place]
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