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Diapedesis is...

Diapedesis is

A

Bursting of WBC

B

Production of pus

C

Producteion of WBC

D

Passage of WBC out of blood capillaries to the site of injury

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D
Diapedesis is passage of WBC out of blood capillaries to the site of injury.
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