<cell biology> Term used to describe the margination of leucocytes on the endothelium near a site of damage. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(pāv´mәnt-ing) adhesion of leukocytes to the lining endothelium of the blood vessels of an injured part, which occurs as the circulation slows down within the vessels in response to inflammation.
Term used to describe the margination of leucocytes on the endothelium near a site of damage.