Macrophage - Wikipedia Macrophages ( ˈ m æ k r oʊ f eɪ dʒ ; abbreviated Mφ, MΦ or MP) are a type of white blood cell of the innate immune system that engulf and digest pathogens, such as cancer cells, microbes, cellular debris and foreign substances, which do not have proteins that are specific to healthy body cells on their surface
Macrophages: Types, Function Diseases - Cleveland Clinic Macrophages are immune cells that live in your tissues They destroy germs, damaged cells and cancer cells They also promote tissue repair and healing and help your organs work as they should
Macrophage | Definition, Biology, Function | Britannica macrophage, type of white blood cell that helps eliminate foreign substances by engulfing foreign materials and initiating an immune response Macrophages are constituents of the reticuloendothelial system (or mononuclear phagocyte system) and occur in almost all tissues of the body
Macrophage: Definition, Function, Causes of High and Low Count Macrophages are large, irregularly shaped white blood cells that are characterized by their ability to engulf and digest foreign particles Their morphology is often described as “amoeboid,” meaning they have a flexible, constantly changing shape that allows them to move and engulf particles
Macrophages | British Society for Immunology Macrophages are specialised cells involved in the detection, phagocytosis and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms In addition, they can also present antigens to T cells and initiate inflammation by releasing molecules (known as cytokines ) that activate other cells