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Cell Migration Inhibition

Medical Definition:	Phenomenon of cell-mediated immunity measured by in vitro inhibition of the migration or phagocytosis of antigen-stimulated leukocytes or macrophages. Specific assays have been developed to estimate levels of migration inhibitory factor, immune reactivity against tumor-associated antigens, and immunosuppressive effects of infectious microorganisms.
Guide Notes:	no qualif; do not confuse with LEUKOCYTE ADHERENCE INHIBITION TEST
Also Called:	Migration Inhibitory Tests, Leukocyte,Leukocyte Migration Test,Macrophage Migration Test
Previously Indexed:	Cell Movement (1968-1970),Hypersensitivity, Delayed (1966-1970),Lymphocytes/immunology (1966-1970),Tissue Culture (1966-1970)

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