Mononuclear Phagocyte System (Noun)
Meaning
A widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The mononuclear phagocyte system plays a crucial role in the body's defense against infection and disease.
- Dendritic cells, macrophages, and monocytes are all part of the mononuclear phagocyte system.
- The mononuclear phagocyte system is responsible for the clearance of pathogens and debris from the body.
- The mononuclear phagocyte system is composed of a network of cells that work together to protect the body against infection.
- The liver, spleen, and lymph nodes are all sites where cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system can be found.