Leukocyte extravasation (also commonly

known as leukocyte adhesion cascade or

diapedesis – the passage of cells through
the intact vessel wall) is the movement of
leukocytes out of the circulatory system
and towards the site of tissue damage or
infection. This process forms part of the
innate immune response, involving the
recruitment of non-specific leukocytes.
Monocytes also use this process in the
absence of infection or tissue damage
during their development into
macrophages.