macrophage

/məˈkrɒfiɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A large phagocytic cell that is an important part of the immune system, playing a key role in the detection and elimination of pathogens and in the regulation of inflammation.

“The macrophage cells in the patient’s body worked tirelessly to fight off the infection.”

Synonyms

  • immune cell
  • phagocyte

Antonyms

  • dendritic cell
  • lymphocyte