Macrophages in Medical Terminology

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What type of cell is a macrophage?

Red blood cell
Neural cell
White blood cell (correct)
Muscle cell

What does the Greek word 'makros' mean?

Large (correct)
Round
To eat
Small

What does the Greek word 'phagein' mean?

To move
To see
To eat (correct)
To run

What is the literal translation of 'macrophage'?

<p>Big eater (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of macrophages?

<p>Playing a role in the immune system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Macrophage Definition

A macrophage is a type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system.
The term "macrophage" originates from the Greek words "makros" meaning "large" and "phagein" meaning "to eat".
Macrophages are literally "big eaters" due to their large size and ability to consume foreign substances.

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Learn about macrophages, a type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system. Discover their function and origin of their name.