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Definition of Scavenger cell
1. Noun. A cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms.
Exact synonyms: Phagocyte
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Specialized synonyms: Macrophage, Fixed Phagocyte, Free Phagocyte
Derivative terms: Phagocytic
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Specialized synonyms: Macrophage, Fixed Phagocyte, Free Phagocyte
Derivative terms: Phagocytic
Medical Definition of Scavenger cell
1. One of a diverse group of white blood cells with the capacity to engulf and destroy foreign material, dead tissues and cells. See: Phagocytosis. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scavenger Cell
| scaured scauries scauring scaurs scaury scavage scavager scavagers scavages scavenge | scavenged scavenger scavenger scavengers scavenger cell (current term) scavenger cell (current term) scavenges scavenging scaw scaws | scawtite scawtites scazon scazons scazontes ScD sceat sceatt sceattas Scedosporium apiospermum |
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