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Macrophage cells are on the front lines when the immune system kicks in. They’re a type of white blood cell that phagocytize—or fully engulf—foreign cells. Moreover, scientists have observed another macrophage behavior, in which they “nibble” on pathogens by biting off small chunks at a time.
Source: dailynexus.com