See Also: signifiant(dictionary)

macrophage (iou) and signifiant (iou)


macrophage (iou)



macrophage noun. L19.
[from MACRO- + Greek phagein eat.]
Physiology. A large phagocytic cell, present in many organs and tissues in both stationary and Mobile forms.
macro'phagic adjective E20.

signifiant (iou)



signifiant noun. Pl. pronounced same. M20.
[French, pres. pple of signifier signify.]
Chiefly Linguistics. A physical medium (as a sound, symbol, image, etc.) expressing meaning, as distinct from the meaning expressed; the element of a sign perceived by the senses. Cf. SIGN noun 2e, SIGNIFIER 2. Opp. SIGNIFIe.