What term is used for inflammatory cells that contain phagocytized microorganisms?

The term used for inflammatory cells that contain phagocytized microorganisms is "septic." Septic inflammation often refers to a state in which inflammatory cells, particularly neutrophils, are active in response to infection. These cells engulf and digest pathogens, which includes bacteria, viruses, and fungi, in a process known as phagocytosis. The presence of these phagocytized microorganisms within the inflammatory cells is characteristic of a septic response, indicating an active immune defense against infectious agents.

The other terms listed do not accurately describe this condition. Neoplastic refers to abnormal tissue growth, often related to tumors; hyperplastic describes an increase in cell numbers that can occur in response to stimuli but does not necessarily involve inflammatory cells or microorganisms. Normocytic relates to red blood cells and indicates a normal size of these cells in the context of certain blood conditions, but it does not pertain to inflammation or phagocytosis. Therefore, "septic" specifically captures the involvement of inflammatory cells with engulfed microorganisms in the context of infection.