Macrophages, Alveolar

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.329.372.600 - A11.627.482.600 - A11.733.397.600 - A15.382.670.522.600 - A15.382.680.397.600

**Synonyms:** - Alveolar Macrophages - Macrophage, Pulmonary - Pulmonary Macrophage - Macrophages, Pulmonary - Pulmonary Macrophages