"granulopexy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Equivalent to granulo- + -pexy. Borrowed from French granulopexie, coined by Biozzi et al. in 1948, following work by Nicholas Jancsó, who noted that injection of histamine causes endothelial cells to pick up stray particles. Etymology templates: {{af|en|granulo-|-pexy}} granulo- + -pexy, {{bor|en|fr|granulopexie}} French granulopexie, {{coinage|fr|Biozzi et al.|in=1948|nobycat=1|nocap=1|nocat=1|w=-}} coined by Biozzi et al. in 1948 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} granulopexy (uncountable)
  1. (immunology) The fixation of granules circulating in the blood, most notably by the reticuloendothelial system. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry, Immunology Derived forms: granulopectic

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