Fc receptor


Fc re·cep·tor

receptors present on a variety of cells for the Fc fragment of immunoglobulins. These receptors recognize immunoglobulins of the IgG and IgE class.

Fc receptor

A receptor on phagocytes (neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages) that binds Fc fragments of immunoglobulins G and E. See: immunoglobulin; macrophage processing; phagocytosisSee also: receptor