neu·tro·tax·is
(nū'trō-tak'sis), 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 (sometimes called indifferent neutrotaxis).
[neutrophil + G. taxis, arrangement]
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neu·tro·tax·is
(nū'trō-tak'sis) 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).
[neutrophil + G. taxis, arrangement]
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