Term Name: | macrophage |
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Synonyms: | histiocyte |
Definition: | A mononuclear phagocyte present in variety of tissues, typically differentiated from monocytes, capable of phagocytosing a variety of extracellular particulate material, including immune complexes, microorganisms, and dead cells. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000235] |