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Macrophages are a specialised type of white blood cell.The name literally means 'big eater' and they go round the body engulfing broken down/worn-out cells but also play a part in immunity principally by 'eating' invading bacteria.
Thank you. I seem to remember someone saying '... hoover up the detritus' but your explanation is much better.