How to Pronounce Macrophage

To pronounce "macrophage", say MACR-oph-ag-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

Letters

MACR-oph-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “macrophage”

"macrophage" has 4 syllables: macr-oph-ag-e. It rhymes with assuage and engage, if that helps it stick.

What does macrophage mean?

noun

  1. A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.

Words that rhyme with macrophage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuageengageoutrageragestagegaugegagepagerampagedisengageplagegreige

Related words

monocytegranulocytephagocytehistiocyteosteoclastmacrophagocytemicrophagephygocyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "macrophage"?▾

"Macrophage" has 4 syllables: macr · oph · ag · e.

What does "macrophage" mean?▾

Macrophage: A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.

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