Microphage

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Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfeɪdʒ/

Definitions of microphage

noun a type of cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, cancer cells, and anything else that does not have the types of proteins specific to healthy body cells

Example Sentences

A1 A microphage is a type of cell that helps the body fight off infections.

A2 The doctor explained that a microphage is a small white blood cell that engulfs and digests harmful bacteria.

B1 Researchers are studying the role of microphages in the immune system and how they respond to different pathogens.

B2 The microphages in the patient's body were not functioning properly, leading to a weakened immune response.

C1 Microphages play a crucial role in the body's defense mechanism by identifying and destroying foreign invaders.

C2 The specialized microphages in the lungs are responsible for clearing out any debris or harmful particles that enter the respiratory system.

Examples of microphage in a Sentence

formal The microphage is a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off infections.

informal I heard that microphages are like tiny superheroes in our blood, fighting off bad germs.

slang Those microphages are like the body's little clean-up crew, getting rid of all the bad stuff.

figurative Just like microphages attacking harmful bacteria, we must be vigilant in fighting off negativity in our lives.

Grammatical Forms of microphage

past tense

microphaged

plural

microphages

comparative

more microphage

superlative

most microphage

present tense

microphages

future tense

will microphage

perfect tense

have microphaged

continuous tense

is microphaging

singular

microphage

positive degree

microphage

infinitive

to microphage

gerund

microphaging

participle

microphaging

Origin and Evolution of microphage

First Known Use: 1896 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'microphage' is derived from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small and 'phagein' meaning to eat.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in biology to refer to small organisms that consume other organisms, the term 'microphage' has evolved to also be used in the field of technology to describe small devices or components that perform a specific function.