What does opsonize mean?
Opsonize means (transitive) To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins..
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(transitive) To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins..
Use opsonize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Opsonize means (transitive) To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins..
Common synonyms include opsonify.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use opsonize where its definition matches the intended context.
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