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Phagocytosis (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The immune system relies heavily on phagocytosis to eliminate pathogens from the body and prevent infection.
  • White blood cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages, use phagocytosis to remove dead cells and foreign particles from tissues.
  • One of the primary functions of phagocytosis is to break down and eliminate bacterial cells that have invaded the host organism.
  • Dendritic cells, a type of phagocytic cell, use phagocytosis to take up and process antigens from invading pathogens.
  • The mechanism of phagocytosis involves the recognition and binding of microorganisms to specific receptors on the surface of phagocytic cells.

Hypernyms

  • Bodily Function
  • Activity
  • Body Process
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