macrophage
/ˈmækrəˌfeɪdʒ/
noun
- A type of white blood cell that engulfs and destroys foreign substances, such as bacteria and dead cells, as part of the immune system.
- Macrophages patrol the body and eat harmful bacteria to keep you healthy.
- Scientists study how macrophages respond to viruses to develop better treatments.
- When you get a cut, macrophages rush to the area to clean up debris and fight infection.
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