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1. (n.) phagocytosis
the ingestion by a cell of a microorganism, cell particle, or other matter surrounded and engulfed by the cell.
Etymology: (1890–95)
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1. (noun) phagocytosis
process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection
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1. phagocytosis
The engulfing of microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES).
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