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Definitions of phagocyte
  1. noun
    a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms

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  • opsonize make (cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
  • free phagocyte a phagocyte that circulates in the blood
  • opsonin an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
  • gamma-interferon a form of interferon that is produced by T cells and macrophages; involved in the activation of phagocytes
  • phagocytosis process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection
  • phagocytic capable of functioning as a phagocyte
  • macrophage a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream
  • fixed phagocyte a phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc.
  • target cell any cell that has a specific receptor for an antigen or antibody or hormone or drug, or is the focus of contact by a virus or phagocyte or nerve fiber etc.
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