macrophagic
/ˌmækrəˈfeɪdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of macrophages, the immune cells that engulf and destroy foreign substances.
- Certain diseases can impair macrophagic function, making the body more vulnerable to infections.
- The macrophagic activity in the lungs helps clear out dust and germs.
- The researchers observed a strong macrophagic response in the inflamed tissue.
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