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(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
Definition:

~ the movement of cells from one region to another, for example during the formation of an embryo

~ the natural relocation of a group or population of a particular species
Example:
1. Development of the embryo starts with rampant cell division, followed by cellular migration, basic body-plan formation and finally long-term tissue differentiation.

2. When cellular migration begins, some cells detach from the blastula and migrate into the hollow cavity inside; these cells will later develop into muscle tissue, bone, etc.
Related Word: migrate (verb), migratory (adjective)
Related Compound: cellular migration