Their name actually means “big eater” in Greek. Macrophages are the biggest type of white blood cells - about 21 micrometers - or 0.00083 inches. ... Macrophages don't eat cells the same way you might eat your food. Instead, the eating machines engulf viruses and bacteria.
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The big eaters of the immune system are macrophages
Their name actually means “big eater” in Greek. Macrophages are the biggest type of white blood cells - about 21 micrometers - or 0.00083 inches. ... Macrophages don't eat cells the same way you might eat your food. Instead, the eating machines engulf viruses and bacteria.