Anatomy

Peritoneal Macrophages

Mononuclear phagocytes derived from bone marrow precursors but resident in the peritoneum.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Mononuclear phagocytes derived from bone marrow precursors but resident in the peritoneum.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Macrophages, Peritoneal
  • Macrophage, Peritoneal
  • Peritoneal Macrophage

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

94

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Previous Indexing

  • Macrophages (1966-1993)
  • Peritoneal Cavity (1967-1993)
  • Peritoneum (1966-1971)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A11w.329w.372w.630
  2. A11w.627.482w.630
  3. A11w.733w.397w.630
  4. A15.382w.670.522w.630
  5. A15.382w.680w.397w.630

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Peritoneal Macrophages. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017737. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017737
  2. Peritoneal Macrophages. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66589797