opsonization

Noun

Meaning

process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

opsonisation complement immunoglobulin antibody immune response opsonize complement fixation Fc receptor opsonification antibody-mediated immunity immune opsonin antigen-antibody interaction complement receptor immune adherence immune recognition
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Hypernyms

activity bodily function bodily process body process

Related terms

opsonin

Phrases with the word

antibody opsonization

Close letter words and terms

opsonise opsonist opsonizable opsonize opsonizing opsono-