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reticuloendothelial system

lymphoreticular

A part of the immune system that consists of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue. The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages, and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver and tissue histiocytes are also part of the RES[WP].

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Typ Organ
Körpersystem Lymphatic/Immune
Übergeordnete Struktur anatomical structure
Lateinischer Name lymphoreticular
FMA ID 84189

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reticuloendothelial system?

A part of the immune system that consists of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue. The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages, and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver and tissue histiocytes are also part of the RES[WP].

What body system is the reticuloendothelial system part of?

The reticuloendothelial system is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.

What is the Latin name for the reticuloendothelial system?

The Latin name for the reticuloendothelial system is lymphoreticular.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:84189 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000363 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — reticuloendothelial system Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.