Anatomy

Alveolar Macrophages

Round, granular, mononuclear phagocytes found in the alveoli of the lungs. They ingest small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Round, granular, mononuclear phagocytes found in the alveoli of the lungs. They ingest small inhaled particles resulting in degradation and presentation of the antigen to immunocompetent cells.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Macrophage, Pulmonary
  • Macrophages, Alveolar
  • Macrophages, Pulmonary
  • Pulmonary Macrophage
  • Pulmonary Macrophages
  • Alveolar Macrophage
  • Macrophage, Alveolar

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Macrophages (1966-1991)
  • Pulmonary Alveoli (1966-1991)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A11w.329w.372w.600w
  2. A11w.627.482w.600w
  3. A11w.733w.397w.600w
  4. A15.382w.670.522w.600w
  5. A15.382w.680w.397w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alveolar Macrophages. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016676
  2. Alveolar Macrophages. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_macrophage
  3. Alveolar Macrophages. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q448687