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