Term: peritoneum macrophage chemotaxis
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Name: peritoneum
Synonyms:
Definition: The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum secretes serous fluid which allows free movement of the peritoneum and the intraperitoneal organs.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005120]
Name: macrophage chemotaxis
Synonyms:
Definition: The movement of a macrophage in response to an external stimulus.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0048246]    QuickGO    AmiGO