monocytic

/mɒnəˈsɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by monocytes, a type of white blood cell.

“The monocytic infiltration in the affected tissue was observed under the microscope.”

2. noun

A cell or cells characteristic of monocytes.

“The monocytic cells were identified in the patient’s blood test results.”

Synonyms

  • macrophage
  • monocytic
  • mononuclear

Antonyms

  • heterogeneous
  • polymorphic