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  1. Macrophages: Types, Function & Diseases - Cleveland Clinic

    Jun 12, 2025 · Macrophages are immune cells that destroy germs, damaged cells and cancer cells. They promote tissue repair and healing and help your organs work properly.

  2. Macrophages: What Are They, Different Types, Function, and …

    Mar 4, 2025 · Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the human immune system and carry out various functions including engulfing and digesting …

  3. Macrophage | Definition, Biology, & Function | Britannica

    Oct 29, 2025 · Macrophage, type of white blood cell that helps eliminate foreign substances by engulfing foreign materials and initiating immune responses. Macrophages are constituents of …

  4. Macrophage phenotypes and functions: resolving inflammation …

    Nov 3, 2024 · Macrophage functions beyond host defense Macrophages are dynamic cells of the innate immune system that perform a wide array of functions to protect against pathogens, …

  5. Macrophage - Wikipedia

    Besides phagocytosis, they play a critical role in nonspecific defense (innate immunity) and also help initiate specific defense mechanisms (adaptive immunity) by recruiting other immune cells …

  6. Macrophage: Definition, Function, Causes of High and Low Count

    Oct 7, 2024 · Macrophage: An essential immune cell that engulfs and digests foreign particles, plays a crucial role in inflammation, and contributes to tissue repair.

  7. What are macrophages? | MyPathologyReport

    Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in protecting the body from infection and in keeping tissues healthy. Their name comes from Greek words meaning “big …

  8. 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 …

  9. Macrophages: What are they and how do they kill bacteria?

    Jun 1, 2022 · Macrophages are a type of white blood cell. They are large, specialised cells that help to eliminate foreign substances, microorganisms and other types of harmful organisms by …

  10. Macrophage: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Mar 31, 2024 · Macrophages quickly recognize infectious material (pathogens), and are an important first line of defense for the immune system. Macrophages take in viruses and …