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Phagocyte   Listen
noun
phagocyte  n.  (Physiol.) A leucocyte which plays a part in immunity and retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, foreign objects such as bacteria or cellular parts to be removed. There are two principle subtypes, (1) microphages, polymorphonuclear lymphocytes which principally digest bacteria; and (2) macrophages, mononucleated cells which primarily scavenge dead tissue and degenerate cells.






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Words linked to "Phagocyte" :   vegetative cell, macrophage, scavenger cell, somatic cell, free phagocyte, fixed phagocyte, mononuclear phagocyte system



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