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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D016676
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D016676
Preferred Name

Macrophages, Alveolar

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Macrophage, Pulmonary
Pulmonary Macrophages
Macrophages, Pulmonary
Alveolar Macrophage
Pulmonary Macrophage
Alveolar Macrophages
Macrophage, Alveolar
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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