monocyte
US /ˈmɑː.nə.saɪt/
UK /ˈmɒn.əʊ.saɪt/
名詞
単球
a large phagocytic white blood cell with a simple oval nucleus and clear, grayish cytoplasm. Monocytes are produced in the bone marrow and are transported in the blood; from the blood, they enter tissues, where they develop into macrophages.
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Elevated monocyte counts can indicate an infection or inflammation.
単球数の増加は感染症や炎症を示す可能性があります。
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Monocytes play a crucial role in the immune system's defense against pathogens.
単球は病原体に対する免疫システムの防御において重要な役割を果たします。