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phagocytose

/fæɡəʊˈsaɪtəʊz/ verb · British & US
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What does phagocytose mean?

verb

To engulf and internalize a cell fragment or particle, especially by a phagocyte. This process is a key mechanism of the immune system.

Example

"The macrophage phagocytosed the bacteria, destroying them and preventing infection."

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