Search Results for: mononuclear phagocyte system
Mononuclear phagocyte system
Definition noun A system of cells located in reticular connective tissue, and are associated primarily with phagocytosis and... Read More
Langerhans cell
Definition noun, plural: Langerhans cells An antigen-presenting (dendritic) cell characterized by the presence of Birbeck... Read More
Osteoclast
Definition noun, plural: osteoclasts (cytology) A type of bone cell that is large, multinucleated, and associated with bone... Read More
Kupffer cell
Definition noun, plural: Kupffer cells A specialized stellate macrophage cell that is located fixedly within the liver... Read More
Histiocyte
Definition noun, plural: histiocytes A reticular connective tissue macrophage or a dendritic cell, derived from the bone... Read More
Exudate cell
Definition noun, plural: exudate cells Any of the cells participating in the forming of exudate during inflammation or a... Read More