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- [mak-ruh-feyj]
- /ˈmæk rəˌfeɪdʒ/
- /ˈmæk.rəˈfeɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mak-ruh-feyj]
- /ˈmæk rəˌfeɪdʒ/
Definitions of macrophage word
- 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 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
- 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
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Origin of macrophage
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
From the New Latin word macrophagus, dating back to 1885-90. See macro-, -phage
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Parts of speech for Macrophage
noun
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macrophage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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