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Noun: reticuloendothelial system
  1. A widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc., except for certain white blood cells
    "The reticuloendothelial system plays a crucial role in fighting infections";
    - RES

Type of: system

Part of: immune system

Encyclopedia: Reticuloendothelial system