Phagocytosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfeɪ.ɡəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phagocytosis is a noun meaning (immunology, cytology) A form of endocytosis in which a cell incorporates a particle by extending pseudopodia and drawing the particle into a vacuole of its cytoplasm.
Meaning
(immunology, cytology) A form of endocytosis in which a cell incorporates a particle by extending pseudopodia and drawing the particle into a vacuole of its cytoplasm.
Example Sentences
On account of the possession of this property, Metschnikoff has suggested for these groups of cells the term phagocytes, as expressive of their most distinctive feature, and for the process in general the term phagocytosis.
Word Forms
- phagocytoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erythrophagocytosis, endophagocytosis, hemophagocytosis, phagocyte, phygocyte, fagosite.
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