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Scavenger Cell.
Scavenger Cell - as a noun
A cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phagocyteHypernyms (Closely Related)
somatic cellvegetative cellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Macrophages are a type of scavenger cell that are capable of phagocytosis."
"Neutrophils are considered to be the first line of defense as scavenger cells in immune response."
"The primary function of scavenger cells is to remove old, damaged, or excess cells from the body."
"Certain scavenger cells have the ability to recognize and eliminate cancerous cells."
"The function of scavenger cells is to prevent the accumulation of waste materials in the body."