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system of macrophages

system of macrophages

5.8
A group of cells in the body that eat germs and help fight infection
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪstəm əv ˈmækroʊfeɪdʒɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de macrófagos
  • The system of macrophages plays a crucial role in defending the body against pathogens.

Examples

  • A healthy system of macrophages is essential for fighting infections.

  • Researchers study the system of macrophages to understand how the body fights infections.

  • Damage to the system of macrophages can compromise immune function severely.

  • The system of macrophages plays a crucial role in the immune response.

  • The system of macrophages is vital for recognizing and eliminating foreign invaders in the body.

  • A well-functioning system of macrophages helps to coordinate the immune response to infections.

  • Inadequate activity in the system of macrophages can lead to increased susceptibility to diseases.

Synonyms

MPS
vssystem of macrophages
  • Specialized
2 9.5

A group of large cells from bone marrow that fight infection by eating harmful things in the body

is a general descriptive phrase rather than an abbreviation
mononuclear phagocyte system
vssystem of macrophages
  • Specialized
8.0

A group of cells in the body that eat germs and dead cells to protect it

is a general descriptive phrase rather than the formal scientific name

Surface Forms

system of macrophages singular
systems of macrophages plural

Morphology

system + of + macrophage

The phrase is fully compositional: 'system' (an ensemble or network) combined with 'of macrophages' yields a network or collection of those cells, so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the parts. The 'system of X' construction is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun + of + noun composition, making it transparent to learners who know the constituent words.

Etymology

System of macrophages comes from the image of many cells called macrophages, which means 'big eater' because these cells eat germs and dead material. They act like a team of cleaners all over the body, so the phrase means the network of these cells that helps protect the body.