phagocytosis

phag·o·cy·to·sis

 (făg′ə-sī-tō′sĭs)

n.

The engulfing and destruction of particulate matter, such as a bacterium, by a cell.

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phag′o·cy·tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.

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phagocytosis

(ˌfæɡəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs) or

phagocytism

n

(Physiology) the process by which a cell, such as a white blood cell, ingests microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles

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phag•o•cy•to•sis

(ˌfæg ə saɪˈtoʊ sɪs)

n.

the ingestion by a cell of a microorganism, cell particle, or other matter surrounded and engulfed by the cell. Compare endocytosis.

[1890–95]

phag`o•cy•tot′ic (-ˈtɒt ɪk) adj.

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phagocytosis

the action of phagocytes in ingesting and destroying cells.

See also: Blood and Blood Vessels, Cells

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phagocytosis

1. A process of a cell actively engulfing other cells or food particles.

2. A process by which certain cells engulf and destroy foreign particles or microorganisms such as bacteria.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

phagocytosis - process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"

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Translations

phag·o·cy·to·sis

n. fagocitosis, proceso de ingestión y digestión realizado por fagocitos.

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