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Macrophages, Alveolar

Medical 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.
Guide Notes: alveolar refers to pulm alveoli; A 11 qualif
Previously Indexed: Macrophages (1966-1991),Pulmonary Alveoli (1966-1991)

Macrophages, Alveolar Medical Definitions and Terms

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