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phagocytosis

pha·go·cy·tosis

UK/ˌfeɪ.ɡəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ US/ˌfeɪ.ɡoʊ.saɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection

Origin

From German Phagocytosis; equivalent to phagocyte + -osis; compare French phagocytose.

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