monocytes
Large white cells
Monocytes are large white blood cells that circulate in the bloodstream before migrating into tissues, where they develop into macrophages or dendritic cells.
They're part of the immune system's first line of defense, engulfing pathogens and dead cells.
A monocyte count appears in standard blood tests: Her monocytes were elevated, suggesting infection.
Movement through a system
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- hematologyScience of blood disorders
bone marrow · complete blood count · hematopoiesis · myeloid · cytology · blood smear · cell count · serum
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- innate immunityInherited pathogen defense system
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
- inflammationProtective tissue response
immune response · interleukins · tissue repair · lymph nodes · spleen · immunology · interferon · toll-like receptors
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
- microgliaCNS immune cells
- Langerhans cellsImmune cells in epidermis
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
Complete surrounding and absorption
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
- lysosomesOrganelles containing breakdown enzymes
digestion · microbes · foreign bodies · scavenger · degradation · antimicrobial · ingestion · vacuole
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
- inflammationProtective tissue response
chronic infection · autoimmune · atherosclerosis · HIV · malaria · endocarditis · sarcoidosis · inflammatory bowel disease
circulation
Movement through a system
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
- plasmaElectrified matter state
hematology · bone marrow · complete blood count · hematopoiesis · myeloid · cytology · blood smear · cell count · serum · laboratory
macrophages
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- innate immunityInherited pathogen defense system
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
inflammation · immune response · interleukins · tissue repair · lymph nodes · spleen · immunology · interferon · toll-like receptors
macrophages
Large pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
- microgliaCNS immune cells
- Langerhans cellsImmune cells in epidermis
engulfment
Complete surrounding and absorption
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
lysosomes · digestion · microbes · foreign bodies · scavenger · degradation · antimicrobial · ingestion · vacuole · destruction
leukemia
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
inflammation · chronic infection · autoimmune · atherosclerosis · HIV · malaria · endocarditis · sarcoidosis · inflammatory bowel disease · rheumatoid arthritis
- immune cellsT cells, lymphocytes, macrophages, monocyte, neutrophil
- cellscells, blood cell, cell theory, nerve cell, red blood cell
- Blood Systemblood, blood cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
- immunityimmune, immunity, immune system, immune response, immune cells
- blood cellsred blood cell, red blood cells, white blood cell, white blood cells, red cells
- Blood Componentsred blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets, erythrocytes
monocyteslymphocytes
Adaptive immunity cells
erythrocytes · neutrophils · T cells · platelets · plasma cells