Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Fixed Phagocyte.
Fixed Phagocyte - as a noun
A phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc.
Example Sentences
"The fixed phagocyte is responsible for engulfing and destroying pathogens."
"Macrophages are considered fixed phagocytes."
"The presence of fixed phagocytes helps maintain tissue homeostasis."
"Inflammation can stimulate the migration of fixed phagocytes to the site of infection."
"The activity of fixed phagocytes can be enhanced by certain cytokines."
