| phagocyte |
An immune system cell that can surround and kill microorganisms and remove dead cells. Phagocytes include macrophages.
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| phagocytosis |
The process by which phagocytes ingest and attempt to eliminate a foreign invader.
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| phagocytosis |
The process by which macrophages and other specialized cells engulf and digest of bacteria and other foreign particles
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| phagocytosis |
An endocytic process based on the extension of cellular pseudopods that engulf target cells and tissue debris, forming phagosomes. Subsequent fusion with lysosomes generates phagolysosomes and results in the digestion of the particles.
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| phagolysosome |
The organelle formed by the fusion of a phagosome with a lysosome.
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