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phagocyte

/ˈfæɡ.ə.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈfæɡ.ə.saɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип клеток, защищающий организм путем поглощения и расщепления вредных частиц, таких как бактерии и клеточный мусор.

A type of cell that protects the body by ingesting and breaking down harmful particles, such as bacteria and cellular debris.

  1. Immune cellC1formalmedical

    A type of cell in the body that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign particles, and invading microorganisms as part of the immune response.

    ruФагоцит

    • Phagocytes are essential for fighting bacterial infections.
    • The macrophage is a common type of phagocyte found in tissues.
    • When a pathogen enters the body, phagocytes quickly move to the site of infection.

    Synonymsscavenger cell

Forms
  • phagocytes plural form
  • phagocytes' possessive plural form
  • phagocyte's possessive singular form