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macrophage

/mækroʊfeɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does macrophage mean?

noun

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests foreign substances and cellular debris.

Example

"Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system by removing pathogens and dead cells."

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