Melanophage definitions

Melanophage

A Macrophage which has ingested melanin pigment lost from the melanocytes or keratinocytes.
Found on http://www.cat-world.com.au/glossary

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melanophage

A histiocyte that has phagocytised melanin. ... Origin: melano-+ G. Phagein, to eat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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melanophage

(mel´ә-no-fāj″) a histiocyte laden with phagocytosed melanin.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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melanophage

Type: Term Pronunciation: mel′ă-nō-fāj′ Definitions: 1. A histiocyte that has phagocytized melanin.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=53723

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