A macrophage is a highly versatile and essential metazoan immune cell primarily known for its ability to engulf particulate matter (phagocytosis), while also acting as a central orchestrator of tissue homeostasis, morphogenesis, metabolic regulation, and the bridge between innate and adaptive immunity.
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