Macrophage
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| Macrophage | |
|---|---|
| Term | Macrophage |
| Short definition | Macrocalcification - (pronounced) (MA-kroh-KAL-sih-fih-KAY-shun) A small deposit of calcium in the breast that cannot be felt but can be seen on a mammogram. It is usually caused by aging, an old injury, or inflamed tissue and is not usually related to cancer |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
macrophage - (pronounced) (MA-kroh-fayj) A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other cells in the immune system
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