phagocytosis

Noun

Meaning

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

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Synonyms

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Hypernyms

activity bodily function bodily process body process

Examples

In phagocytosis, cells engulf large particles such as bacteria. Source: Internet

Phosphatidylserine lipids are known to be involved in signaling for the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells and/or pieces of cells. Source: Internet

The pathogens stay viable during phagocytosis since their primary hosts, the PMNs, expose apoptotic cell-associated molecular pattern (ACAMP) signaling “no pathogen”. Source: Internet

Axopodia are mostly responsible for phagocytosis by rapidly retracting in response to physical contacts. Source: Internet

Vesicles form naturally during the processes of secretion ( exocytosis ), uptake ( phagocytosis and endocytosis ) and transport of materials within the cytoplasm. Source: Internet

Endocytosis includes pinocytosis (cell drinking) and phagocytosis (cell eating). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

phagocytize phagocytose phagocytosed phagocytotic phagodepression phagodeterrence