Macrophage (Noun)
Meaning
A large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Macrophages play a crucial role in the immune system by engulfing and digesting foreign particles and microorganisms.
- The alveolar macrophage is a type of fixed macrophage found in the lungs that helps to protect against respiratory infections.
- In response to inflammation, circulating macrophages are recruited to the affected area to aid in the healing process.
- Dendritic cells and macrophages are both antigen-presenting cells that help to activate the immune response.
- The tumor-associated macrophage has been implicated in the progression and metastasis of various types of cancer.