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Macrophages, Alveolar
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Definition
: Round, granular, mononuclear phagocytes found in the alveoli of the lungs. They ingest small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells.
alveolar refers to pulm alveoli; A 11 qualif
Other names
Macrophage, Pulmonary; Pulmonary Macrophages; Macrophages, Pulmonary; Alveolar Macrophages; Macrophage, Alveolar; Alveolar Macrophage; Pulmonary Macrophage
