| phagocytosis |
the process whereby particles or cells are engulfed by cells, such as macrophages. Cells that undergo apoptosis are consumed by phagocytosis.
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Phagocytosis is the term describing the ingestion of micro-organisms, cells, and foreign particles by phagocytes, eg phagocytic macrophages. See macrophages.
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| phagocytosis |
Ingestion and digestion of bacteria and particles by phagocytes.
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| phage typing |
A method of identifying bacteria using specific strains of Bacteriophages (viruses that attack bacteria).
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| phagocyte |
A cell that can engulf particles such as bacteria, other microorganisms, aged red blood cells, foreign matter, etc.
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