phagocyte |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,immunology) a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms | |
| Synonyms: | scavenger_cell | |
| Related terms: | somatic_cell macrophage free_phagocyte fixed_phagocyte | |
| Similar spelling: |
phagocytic phagocytosis |
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