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1. (n.) phagocyte
any cell, as a macrophage, that ingests foreign particles, bacteria, or cell debris.
Etymology: (1880–85; < G
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1. (noun) phagocyte, scavenger cell
a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
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1. (noun) PHAGOCYTE
a leucocyte which plays a part in retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, the parts to be removed
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