Magnetophoresis, also known as magnetic separation or magnetic sorting, is the process of using a magnetic field to separate particles based on their magnetic properties. Some synonyms for this term include magnetic manipulation and magnetic particle separation. Other related terms include magnetophoretic separation and magnetic cell isolation. Magnetophoresis has a variety of applications, including in medical research and clinical diagnostics, as well as in industrial and environmental settings. The ability to separate particles based on their magnetic properties makes magnetophoresis a powerful tool for analyzing and manipulating materials in a variety of fields.