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microphage

[mahy-kruh-feyj]

noun Immunology.

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

Origin of microphage

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

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microphage in Medicine

microphage

[mī′krə-fāj′]

n.

A small phagocytic white blood cell.

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