macrophage

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(MAK-roe-fahj)

This is a type of white blood cell. It helps remove unwanted substances from the blood, including old or abnormal cells, bacteria, and viruses. It is an important part of the immune system.

For more information, see Breastcancer.org's Understanding Your Immune System section.

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