Mononuclear

A cell with one nucleus.


Referring to a cell such as a monocyte which has one nucleus.


Containing one nucleus; often in reference to a type of white blood cell (monocyte). An abnormal elevation in blood mononuclear cells (monocytosis) occurs during the viral infection mononucleosis.


Having one nucleus, particularly a blood cell such as a monocyte or lymphocyte.


The system of fixed macrophages and circulating monocytes that serve as phagocytes, engulfing foreign substances in a wide variety of immune responses. This system formerly was called the reticuloendothelial system.


 


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