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Cell Movement

Medical Definition:	The movement of cells from one location to another. Contrast with CYTOKINESIS which is the process of the cytoplasm of a cell dividing following nuclear division.
Guide Notes:	not for micro-organisms; coord IM with cell term (IM or NIM)
Previously Indexed:	Cytology (1966-1967),specific cell or tissue/cytology (1966-1967)

Cell Movement Categories.

	Cell Aggregation - The phenomenon by which dissociated cells intermixed in vitro tend to group themselves with cells of their own type.
	Chemotaxis - The movement of cells or organisms toward or away from a substance in response to its concentration gradient.
	Ovum Transport - Transport of the ovum or zygote from the site of ovulation to the site of implantation.
	Sperm Motility - Ability of the spermatozoon to move by flagellate swimming.
	Sperm Transport - Passive transport or active migration of spermatozoa from the testes through the male genital system as well as within the female genital system.

Cell Movement Medical Definitions and Terms

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