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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Phagocytes
  1. Chronic granulomatous disease 
    In CGD, immune system cells called phagocytes are unable to kill some types of bacteria and fungi. This disorder leads to long-term ( chronic ) and repeated (recurrent) infections. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001239.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Immune response 
    ... The chemicals also attract white blood cells called phagocytes that "eat" germs and dead or damaged cells. This process is called phagocytosis. Phagocytes eventually die. Pus is formed from a collection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000821.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Phagocytosis (image) 
    ... and the cells are collectively referred to as phagocytes. Phagocytes eventually die. Pus is formed from a collection ... dead tissue, dead bacteria, and live and dead phagocytes.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9478.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chediak-Higashi syndrome 
    Coates TD. Disorders of phagocyte function. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia