Fixed Phagocyte (Noun)
Meaning
A phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The fixed phagocytes of the spleen played a crucial role in filtering the blood and removing pathogens.
- Fixed phagocytes found in the liver help remove debris and foreign particles from the body.
- Kupffer cells are a type of fixed phagocyte that line the sinusoids of the liver and contribute to the organ's immune function.
- In the bone marrow, fixed phagocytes assist in removing damaged red blood cells from circulation.
- Fixed phagocytes are an essential component of the reticuloendothelial system, providing defense against infections in the body.