OBO ID: ZFA:0009141
Term Name: macrophage Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • histiocyte
Definition: A mononuclear phagocyte present in variety of tissues, typically differentiated from monocytes, capable of phagocytosing a variety of extracellular particulate material, including immune complexes, microorganisms, and dead cells.
Appears at: Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • CL:0000235
  • TAO:0009141
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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