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phagocytosis

/fæɡəʊˌsaɪˈtɒsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does phagocytosis mean?

noun

The process by which a cell engulfs and digests a foreign particle or microorganism.

Example

"The immune system uses phagocytosis to eliminate bacteria from the body."

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