leukokinetics

leukokinetics
The study of the formation, circulation, and fate of leukocytes, usually by use of a radioactive tracer. [leukocyte + G. kinetikos, of or for putting in motion]

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leu·ko·ki·net·ics (loo″ko-kĭ-netґiks) [leukocyte + kinetics] the quantitative, dynamic study of in vivo production, circulation, and destruction of leukocytes.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Kinetics — (with an s at the end) refers to the rate of change in a biochemical (or other) reaction, the study of reaction rates. Kinetics is a noun. It is distinct from kinetic (an adjective) meaning with movement. The opposite of kinetic is akinetic… …   Medical dictionary

  • leukokinetic — Pertaining to leukokinetics. [leukocyte + G. kinetikos, of motion, fr. kineo, to move] …   Medical dictionary

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