(mac-ro-phages) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. Large phagocytic cells found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.

Example Sentence

Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system by engulfing and digesting cellular debris and pathogens.

More Example Sentences

The presence of macrophages in the tissue indicates an ongoing immune response.

Synonyms

phagocyte; immune cell; white blood cell

Antonyms

pathogen; bacteria; virus

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