Macrophages, Alveolar
| 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. |
| Notes: |
alveolar refers to pulm alveoli; A 11 qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Macrophages (1966-1991),Pulmonary Alveoli (1966-1991) |
Macrophages, Alveolar Definitions and Terms
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