macrophage
noun
mac·ro·phage
ˈma-krə-ˌfāj 
: a phagocytic tissue cell of the immune system that may be fixed or freely motile, is derived from a monocyte, functions in the destruction of foreign antigens (such as bacteria and viruses), and serves as an antigen-presenting cell compare histiocyte
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Some of these cells, called macrophages, recognize invasive microbes as foreign and swallow them up.
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Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
For the new study, the team used CD47-blocking nanoparticles that are more targeted towards monocytes and macrophages, two types of immune cell that are associated with inflammation in plaques.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
She was struck by her observation that macrophages, amoebalike cells in the immune system, had the most vaults of any human cells.
—Byjohn Travis, science.org, 6 June 2024
Smoke can also hamper what's called the macrophage function, the ability of lungs to protect themselves.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
For the new study, the team used CD47-blocking nanoparticles that are more targeted towards monocytes and macrophages, two types of immune cell that are associated with inflammation in plaques.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
She was struck by her observation that macrophages, amoebalike cells in the immune system, had the most vaults of any human cells.
—Byjohn Travis, science.org, 6 June 2024
Smoke can also hamper what's called the macrophage function, the ability of lungs to protect themselves.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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“Macrophage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macrophage. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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macrophage
noun
mac·ro·phage
ˈmak-rə-ˌfāj
: a large phagocyte of the immune system
Medical Definition
macrophage
noun
mac·ro·phage
ˈmak-rə-ˌfāj
-ˌfäzh
-ˌfäzh
: a phagocytic tissue cell of the immune system that may be fixed or freely motile, is derived from a monocyte, functions in the destruction of foreign antigens (as bacteria and viruses), and serves as an antigen-presenting cell see histiocyte, mononuclear phagocyte system
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