| opsonocytophagic | Pertaining to the increased efficiency of phagocytic activity of the leukocytes in blood that contains specific opsonin. Origin: opsonin + G. Kytos, a hollow (cell), + phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
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| opsonometry | Determination of the opsonic index or the opsonocytophagic activity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| opsonophilia | The condition in which bacteria readily unite with opsonins, thereby sensitizing them for more effective phagocytosis. Origin: opsonin + G. Phileo, to love (05 Mar 2000) |
| opsonophilic | Pertaining to, characterised by, or resulting in opsonophilia. (05 Mar 2000) |