microphage

/ˌmaɪkrəˈfeɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A phagocyte that is specialized to engulf and destroy microorganisms, especially bacteria

“The immune system uses microphages to fight off infections.”

2. noun

A cell that has engulfed and digested a microorganism

Synonyms

  • phagocyte
  • phagocytic cell

Antonyms

  • microorganism
  • pathogen