monocyte
US /ˈmɑː.nə.saɪt/
UK /ˈmɒn.əʊ.saɪt/
名词
单核细胞
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.
示例:
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Elevated monocyte counts can indicate an infection or inflammation.
单核细胞计数升高可能表明感染或炎症。
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Monocytes play a crucial role in the immune system's defense against pathogens.
单核细胞在免疫系统对抗病原体的防御中发挥着关键作用。