Monocytes (also known as Monocyte): Large, phagocytic mononuclear leukocytes produced in the vertebrate BONE MARROW and released into the BLOOD; contain a large, oval or somewhat indented nucleus surrounded by voluminous cytoplasm and numerous organelles.

NIH MeSH · D009000Anatomy

Monocytes

Also known asMonocyte

Definition

Large, phagocytic mononuclear leukocytes produced in the vertebrate BONE MARROW and released into the BLOOD; contain a large, oval or somewhat indented nucleus surrounded by voluminous cytoplasm and numerous organelles.

MeSH classification

  • A11.118.637.555.652
  • A11.148.580
  • A11.627.624
  • A11.733.547
  • A15.145.229.637.555.652
  • A15.378.316.580
  • A15.382.490.555.652
  • A15.382.670.547
  • A15.382.680.547

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Common questions about Monocytes

What does Monocytes mean in medicine?
Large, phagocytic mononuclear leukocytes produced in the vertebrate BONE MARROW and released into the BLOOD; contain a large, oval or somewhat indented nucleus surrounded by voluminous cytoplasm and numerous organelles. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Monocytes known by any other names?
Yes. Monocytes is also referred to as Monocyte in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Monocytes sit in the medical classification?
Monocytes falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.118.637.555.652, A11.148.580, A11.627.624). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D009000) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗