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microphage

[mahy-kruh-feyj]
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noun Immunology.
  1. a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
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Origin of microphage

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

microphage

(mī′krə-fāj′)
n.
  1. A small phagocytic white blood cell.
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