macrophage
(mac-ro-phage)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a large white blood cell occurring principally in connective tissue and in the bloodstream that ingests foreign particles and infectious microorganisms by phagocytosis
Example Sentence
A macrophage helps eliminate cellular debris.
Synonyms
phagocyte; scavenger cell; large white blood cell
Antonyms
cellular debris
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