Macrophage system [S. Macrophagorum, Lnh; Syn.: Reticuloendothelial apparatus, Reticuloendothelium, Retothelium, System of Mononuclear Phagocytes, S. Reticuloendothelial (Res), Reticuloendothelial tissue]

The macrophage system is one of the most important components of the human body's immune system. This is a specialized group of leukocytes capable of absorbing (eating) from the blood the waste products of bacteria and bacteria of the body itself - the causative agents of infectious diseases. Cell bodies of this type are called macrophages. AND