Name: | macrophage |
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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: | lipid |
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Synonyms: | Lipid, lipids |
Definition: | 'Lipids' is a loosely defined term for substances of biological origin that are soluble in nonpolar solvents. They consist of saponifiable lipids, such as glycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids, as well as nonsaponifiable lipids, principally steroids. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:18059] ( EBI ) |
Name: | increased amount |
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Synonyms: | accessory, increased, increased number, present in greater numbers in organism, supernumerary |
Definition: | An amount which is relatively high. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000470] |