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Scavenger Cell (Noun)

Meaning

A cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • Macrophages are a type of scavenger cell that play a crucial role in the immune system by engulfing and digesting foreign particles and microorganisms.
  • The scavenger cell receptor recognizes and binds to specific molecules on the surface of pathogens, allowing the cell to internalize and degrade them.
  • Dendritic cells can also act as scavenger cells, capturing and processing antigens for presentation to T-cells.
  • Neutrophils are another type of scavenger cell that helps to defend the body against infection by ingesting and killing bacteria and other pathogens.
  • The scavenger cell's ability to recognize and eliminate pathogens is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis and preventing infection.

Synonyms

  • Phagocyte

Hypernyms

  • Somatic Cell

Hyponyms

  • Macrophage
  • Fixed Phagocyte
  • Free Phagocyte
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