Migration
Migration (medicine)
Migration (pronunciation: /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/) in the medical context refers to the movement of cells or organisms from one location to another. This term is often used in various branches of medicine, including neurology, immunology, and oncology.
Etymology
The term 'migration' is derived from the Latin word 'migratio', which means 'to move from one place to another'. In the medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the movement of cells or organisms within the body.
Related Terms
- Cell migration: The process by which cells move from one location to another within the body. This is a crucial process in many biological functions, including wound healing, immune response, and embryonic development.
- Neural migration: The movement of neurons from their birthplace to their final location in the brain. This process is essential for the proper formation and functioning of the nervous system.
- Cancer cell migration: The process by which cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other parts of the body. This is a key step in the progression of cancer and is often the target of therapeutic interventions.
- Immune cell migration: The movement of immune cells to sites of infection or injury. This is a critical component of the body's immune response.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Migration
- Wikipedia's article - Migration
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