English word siderophage comes from English sidero-, English -phage (Something that eats, or consumes.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sidero- | English (eng) | Related to stars or constellations, as sidereal relationships. Related to iron or steel, as in siderosis (fibrosis caused by iron deposits). |
| -phage | English (eng) | Something that eats, or consumes. |
| siderophage | English (eng) | A macrophage that has absorbed iron-containing particles. |