ALL meanings of macrophage
mac·ro·phage
M m - noun macrophage a large white blood cell, occurring principally in connective tissue and in the bloodstream, that ingests foreign particles and infectious microorganisms by phagocytosis. 1
- noun macrophage A large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection. 1
- noun macrophage (immunology, cytology) A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system. 0
- noun macrophage any large phagocytic cell occurring in the blood, lymph, and connective tissue of vertebrates 0
- noun macrophage any of various large, phagocytic cells in connective tissue, lymphatic tissue, bone marrow, etc. of vertebrates 0