microphage
[ mahy-kruh-feyj ]
/ ˈmaɪ krəˌfeɪdʒ /
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noun Immunology.
a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
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Medical definitions for microphage
microphage
[ mī′krə-fāj′ ]
n.
A small phagocytic white blood cell.
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