A phenomenon in which neutrophilic leukocytes are stimulated by a substance in such a manner that they are either attracted, and move toward it (positive neutrotaxis), or they are repelled, and move away from it (negative neutrotaxis); in some instances, there is no effect (sometimes called ... Indifferent neutrotaxis). ... Origin: neutrophil + G. ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′trō-tak′sis Definitions: 1. A phenomenon in which neutrophilic leukocytes are stimulated by a substance in such a manner that they are either attracted and move toward it (positive neutrotaxis), or repelled and move away from it (negative neutrotaxis); in some instances, there is no effect (sometim...
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neutrotaxis Stimulation of neutrophilic leukocytes by a substance in such a manner that they are either attracted, and move toward it or they are repelled, and move away from it. In some instances, there is no effect, which is then referred to as indifferent neutrotaxis.
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