Term: macrophage pseudopodium
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Name: macrophage
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.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009141]
Name: pseudopodium
Synonyms: axopodium, lobopodium, pseudopod, pseudopodial protrusion, reticulopodium
Definition: A temporary protrusion or retractile process of a cell, associated with flowing movements of the protoplasm, and serving for locomotion and feeding.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0031143]    QuickGO    AmiGO