angiokinesis

/æŋɡiəʊkɪˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the movement of erythrocytes (red blood cells) towards a region of lower oxygen concentration, especially as seen in inflammatory conditions such as burns.

“The doctor observed angiokinesis in the patient’s affected skin area due to severe burns.”

Synonyms

  • chemokinesis
  • chemotaxis
  • chemotropism

Antonyms

  • stasis
  • stationary