| macrocyst |
in Myxomycota, an encysted aggregate of myamoebae; the resting form of a young plasmodium; the alternative to the sorocarp in some cellular slime moulds (Dictyosteliomycetes) (Hawksworth et al., 1983). cf. microcyst.
Ãâó: www.anbg.gov.au/glossary/webpubl/fungloss.htm
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| macrophage |
A large immune cell that devours invading pathogens and other intruders. Stimulates other immune cells by presenting them with small pieces of the invader. Macrophages can harbor large quantities of HIV without being killed, acting as reservoirs of the virus.
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| macromolecule |
A large polymer such as DNA, RNA, protein, lipid or polysaccharide.
Ãâó: helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/glossary/lm.htm
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| macrosomia |
Larger-than-normal birth weight (usually more than 9 ?pounds, or 4,500 grams).
Ãâó: www.bdid.com/termsm.htm
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| macrophage |
Large cells found throughout the body, particularly in the spleen, that have the ability to ingest other substances such as "old" red blood cells; also important in the immune response.
Ãâó: www.bdid.com/termsm.htm
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