ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phagoptosis

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phagoptosis is a noun meaning (biology) An alternative to apoptosis in which a cell is phagocytosed.

Meaning

(biology) An alternative to apoptosis in which a cell is phagocytosed.

Synonyms for phagoptosis

Depending on context, synonyms include phagocytosis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include microphagy, cytophagy, heterophagy, efferocytosis, phagotrophy, phagocytism.

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