reticuloendothelial
1
9.9
- adjective
- /ˌrɛtɪkjuˈloʊˌɛndəˈθiːliəl/
- Archaic
- Macrophages are key components of the reticuloendothelial system, aiding in the removal of pathogens.
Examples
-
Although some success has been reported, there are many limitations due to the slow kinetics, poor extravasation, catabolism by the reticuloendothelial system, and non-specific uptake of macromolecules such as antibodies.
Academic text (1995) -
The reticuloendothelial system plays a crucial role in the body's immune response and phagocytosis.
-
Research on the reticuloendothelial system is essential for understanding various immune disorders.
Compounds
- Archaic
1
9.0
A group of cells in the body that eat bacteria and remove harmful things from the blood
Surface Forms
Morphology
reticuloendothelial = reticulum + endothelium (opaque) = reticulo + endothelial
The compound joins two specialized biomedical combining forms; the components are technical and not transparently meaningful to general learners.
Etymology
The word reticuloendothelial mixes reticulo- meaning 'little net' and endothelial meaning 'inner lining', so it describes a 'net' made of lining cells inside the body. That's why it names the system of cells that form a network to catch and remove germs and waste.