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 Definitions of opsonin  [ˈɒp sə nɪn]  

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Definition of 'opsonin' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) opsonin
any of several constituents of blood serum, as an antibody or complement, that make invading microorganisms more susceptible to destruction by phagocytes.

Etymology:  (1900–05; < L opsōn(ium) victuals)

Definition of 'opsonin' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) opsonin
an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes

'opsonin' - Nearby Entries  

ops  opsanus tau  opsin  opsonin  opsonisation  opsonization  opsonize  



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