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microphage

 

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Noun microphage has 1 sense
  1. microphage - a neutrophil that ingests small things (as bacteria)
    --1 is a kind of
    neutrophil, neutrophile

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Microphage

Description:

A microphage is a type of white blood cell that is essential for the body's immune response by engulfing and destroying foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. Microphages are a crucial part of the innate immune system.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun

- A type of white blood cell responsible for phagocytosis and the destruction of pathogens.

Example sentence: The microphage quickly recognized the invading bacteria and immediately initiated the phagocytosis process.

Sense 2: Noun

- (Local) Street food vendor specializing in small, bite-sized dishes.

Example sentence: Let's grab a quick bite from the microphage at the corner of 5th and Main.

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