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opsonisation

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Noun1.opsonisation - process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"


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The decrease in phagocytic activity seen with alcohol abuse and cirrhosis is due to inadequate intracellular killing of monocytes and neutrophils and impaired opsonisation.
 
 
 
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