microphage

[mahy-kruh-feyj]

mi·cro·phage

[mahy-kruh-feyj]
noun Immunology.
a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.

Origin:
1885–90; micro- + -phage
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Microphage is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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microphage mi·cro·phage (mī'krə-fāj')
n.
A small phagocytic white blood cell.

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