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tissue-resident macrophage

Term ID
CL:0000864
Synonyms
  • fixed macrophage
  • resting histiocyte
Definition
A macrophage constitutively resident in a particular tissue under non-inflammatory conditions, and capable of phagocytosing a variety of extracellular particulate material, including immune complexes, microorganisms, and dead cells. 19770654
References
  • FMA:84642
  • FMA:84644
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