microphage

mi·cro·phage

(mī'krə-fāj') pronunciation

n.
A small phagocyte.

microphagic mi'cro·phag'ic adj.

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(mī'krə-fāj')
n.

A small phagocytic white blood cell.

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A small phagocyte; an actively motile neutrophilic leukocyte capable of phagocytosis.

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For a list of words related to microphage, see:

Cell Structure and Function - microphage: neutrophil, esp. one containing granulocytes

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