Meaning of the word macrophage in English
What does macrophage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
macrophage
US /ˈmæk.rəˌfeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmæk.rəˈfeɪdʒ/
Noun
a type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, cancer cells, and anything else that does not have the type of proteins specific to healthy body cells on its surface
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Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system.
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The scientist studied how macrophages respond to bacterial infections.
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