Preferred Label : Reticuloendothelial System;
NCIt synonyms : RE System;
NCIt related terms : Reticuloendothelial system, NOS;
NCIt definition : A network of phagocytic cells, primarily monocytes and macrophages, located in the
connective tissue of the bone marrow, spleen, and liver that are involved in the clearance
of bacteria, toxins, exogenous antigens, and immune complexes from the blood and tissues,
as well as cytotoxicity against tumor cells.;
Alternative definition : UBERON: A part of the immune system that consists of the phagocytic cells located
in reticular connective tissue. The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages,
and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver
and tissue histiocytes are also part of the RES[WP].;
Origin ID : C12780;
UMLS CUI : C0035287;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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