| armed macrophage | A mature macrophage, in an active metabolic state, that is cytotoxic to tumour/target cells, usually following exposure to certain cytokines. Synonym: armed macrophage. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| armed rostellum | Rostellum with one or more rows of hooks. (05 Mar 2000) |
| armed tapeworm | The pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). Contracted from undercooked or measly pork (pork infected with the larval forms of the tapeworm). Can grow to be 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 m) long in the human intestine. Also known as the measly tapeworm. (12 Dec 1998) |
| doubly armed suture | A suture with a needle attached at both ends. Synonym: cobbler's suture. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tapeworm, armed | See Taenia solium. (12 Dec 1998) |