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Monocytes originate from the common [[Myeloid progenitor|myeloid progenitor]] which differentiates to become a [[Granulocytes|granulocyte]] and then a monocyte. Monocytes are a [[Phagocytic|phagocytic]] cell found in the blood, they enter tissues and differentiate to form phagocytic [[Macrophage|Macrophages]]<ref>Murphy, K. (2012) Janeway's Immunobiology, 8th Edition, New York: Garland Science. p.4-6</ref>. | Monocytes are a type of [[White_blood_cell|white blood ]]cell, they range from 13 μm to 25 μm in diameter and are distinguishable from their kidney shaped nucleus<ref>This is a reference to the web address used https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte</ref>.Monocytes originate from the common [[Myeloid progenitor|myeloid progenitor]] which differentiates to become a [[Granulocytes|granulocyte]] and then a monocyte. Monocytes are a [[Phagocytic|phagocytic]] cell found in the blood, they enter tissues and differentiate to form phagocytic [[Macrophage|Macrophages]]<ref>Murphy, K. (2012) Janeway's Immunobiology, 8th Edition, New York: Garland Science. p.4-6</ref>. Once matured monocytes are often found in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and loose connective tissue<ref>https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, 22 October 2017
Monocytes are a type of white blood cell, they range from 13 μm to 25 μm in diameter and are distinguishable from their kidney shaped nucleus[1].Monocytes originate from the common myeloid progenitor which differentiates to become a granulocyte and then a monocyte. Monocytes are a phagocytic cell found in the blood, they enter tissues and differentiate to form phagocytic Macrophages[2]. Once matured monocytes are often found in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and loose connective tissue[3].
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- ↑ This is a reference to the web address used https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte
- ↑ Murphy, K. (2012) Janeway's Immunobiology, 8th Edition, New York: Garland Science. p.4-6
- ↑ https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte