| − | Macrophage is a large cell that helps the body defend itself against [[disease]] by surrounding and destroying foreign organisms ([[viruses]] or [[bacteria]]).<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m</ref> | + | Macrophage was a large cell that helps the body defend itself against [[disease]] by surrounding and destroying foreign organisms ([[viruses]] or [[bacteria]]).<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m</ref> |
| − | Macrophage is a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells. | + | Macrophage was a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells. |