#Kupffer's_cell  specialized cells in the liver that destroy bacteria and foreign proteins and worn-out blood cells
  supertype:  #cell  the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; cells may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
  part of:  #liver  large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
     part of:  #digestive_system__digestivesystem__gastrointestinal_system__systema_alimentarium__systemaalimentarium__systema_digestorium__systemadigestorium  the system that makes food absorbable into the body
        part of:  #body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure  the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
     part of:  #circulatory_system__circulatorysystem__cardiovascular_system  the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
        part of:  #body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure  the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"

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