macrophage
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6.7
- noun
- /ˈmækroʊfeɪdʒ/
- Specialized
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macrófago
- The mannose receptor has been characterized in cultured macrophages, but little is known about its function in vivo.
- macrophages and neutrophils
- macrophage infiltration
- macrophage cells
They become macrophages, and they eat that oxidized LDL molecule.
- They become macrophages, and they eat that oxidized LDL molecule.
- Mitochondria are sending the essential signals that change the state of the macrophages to induce these different phases of wound healing.
Examples
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The immune system responds to this accumulation by sending some macrophages, some white, white blood cells here.
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The study showed that macrophages play a key role in removing cellular debris from the bloodstream.
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Both neutrophils and macrophages could be important for promoting muscle recovery after injury.
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So here you can see macrophages that have been programmed with our technology, and they're fighting bacteria.
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Experimental work in laboratory animals has suggested that alveolar macrophages are the first cells infected by M. tuberculosis.
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Together, the activated macrophages, B lymphocytes, and antibodies form granulomas in the affected tissue.
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Cells within the dermis include fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, and leukocytes.
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Macrophages are essential for the immune system as they engulf and digest invading bacteria.
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When a pathogen enters the body, macrophages quickly respond by engulfing the harmful microbes.
Synonyms
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8.1
A cell that eats and destroys bacteria and dead cells to help the body's immune system
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5.8
A tiny part of the body that eats dead tissue and germs to help fight infection
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Etymology
The word macrophage comes from two Greek parts: macro- 'large' and -phage 'to eat'. So a macrophage is a 'large eater', a big white blood cell that eats and removes germs, dead cells and other debris.