Definitions for macrophages, alveolar
ADVERTISEMENT
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Macrophages, Alveolar
Round, granular, mononuclear phagocytes found in the alveoli of the lungs. They ingest small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells.
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"macrophages, alveolar." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2013. Web. 24 May 2013. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/macrophages, alveolar>.