HyperDic: system_of_macrophages

English > 1 sense of the expression system of macrophages:
NOUNbodysystem of macrophages, mononuclear phagocyte system, MPSa widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow
English > system of macrophages: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow.
Synonymsmononuclear phagocyte system, MPS
Part ofreticuloendothelial system, RESA widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
BroadersystemA group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
Catalansistema reticuloendotelial

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