reticuloendothelial system
- reticuloendothelial system
noun
a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
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: a diffuse system of cells arising from mesenchyme, including reticulum cells and endothelial cells of capillaries and various other ducts and cavities, comprising all the phagocytic cells of the body except the circulating leukocytes, functioning to rid the body of debris, and according to some authorities being the ultimate source of all blood cells and playing a major role in hemoglobin conservation and synthesis
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Immunol.
the aggregate of the phagocytic cells, including certain cells of the bone marrow, lymphatic system, liver, and spleen, that have reticular and endothelial characteristics and function in the immune system's defense against foreign bodies.
Abbr.: RES[1920-25]
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reticuloendothelial system,
a system of cells in the body, especially in the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and liver, that function in freeing the body of foreign matter and disease germs, in the formation of certain blood cells, and in the storing of fatty substances: »
They found that cortisone depressed the activity of the blood cell forming reticuloendothelial system, particularly the spleen (Science News Letter).
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reticuloendothelial system — n a diffuse system of cells of varying lineage that include esp. the macrophages and the phagocytic endothelial cells lining blood sinuses and that were orig. grouped together because of their supposed phagocytic properties based on their ability … Medical dictionary
reticuloendothelial system — Immunol. the aggregate of the phagocytic cells, including certain cells of the bone marrow, lymphatic system, liver, and spleen, that have reticular and endothelial characteristics and function in the immune system s defense against foreign… … Universalium
Reticuloendothelial system — The reticuloendothelial system (RES), part of the immune system, consists of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue, primarily monocytes and macrophages. These cells accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells … Wikipedia
reticuloendothelial system — noun Date: circa 1923 mononuclear phagocyte system; broadly the mononuclear phagocyte system plus certain other cells now known to be pinocytic or only weakly phagocytic … New Collegiate Dictionary
reticuloendothelial system — The phagocytic system of the body, including the fixed macrophages of tissues, liver and spleen. Rather old fashioned term that is coming back into use; ‘mononuclear phagocyte system’ is probably better when only phagocytes are meant … Dictionary of molecular biology
reticuloendothelial system — reticuloendothe′lial sys tem n. imu the aggregate of the phagocytic cells that have reticular and endothelial characteristics and function in the immune system s defense against foreign bodies Abbr.: RES … From formal English to slang
reticuloendothelial system — RES a community of cells – phagocytes – spread throughout the body. It includes macrophages and monocytes. The RES is concerned with defence against microbial infection and with the removal of worn out blood cells from the bloodstream. See also:… … The new mediacal dictionary
reticuloendothelial — Denoting or referring to reticuloendothelium. See r. system. * * * re·tic·u·lo·en·do·the·li·al ri tik yə lō .en də thē lē əl adj of, relating to, or being the reticuloendothelial system <reticuloendothelial tissue> <reticuloendothelial… … Medical dictionary
system — systemless, adj. /sis teuhm/, n. 1. an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system. 2. any assemblage or set of correlated members: a system of currency; a system of… … Universalium
reticuloendothelial — adjective Etymology: New Latin reticulum + endothelium Date: circa 1923 of, relating to, or being the reticuloendothelial system … New Collegiate Dictionary
