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microphage

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[mahy-kruh-feyj] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfeɪdʒ /

noun

Immunology.

  1. a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.

Etymology

Origin of microphage

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + -phage

Example Sentences

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"We found that the M1 phenotype, anti-tumor microphage, seem to have trouble finding their targets, almost like their GPS wasn't working. But the M0 phenotype seemed to have a really good map."

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

They carry not only instructions about eye color, height, nose shape, enzyme production, microphage resistance, but a story, too.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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