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phagocytic

/ˌfæɡ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌfæɡ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к фагоцитам или связанный с ними; фагоциты — это клетки, которые поглощают и всасывают инородные частицы, бактерии и другие вредные вещества в организме.

Relating to or involving phagocytes, which are cells that engulf and absorb foreign particles, bacteria, and other harmful substances in the body.

  1. Capable of engulfing particlesC2formalmedical

    Relating to or having the ability to function as a phagocyte, meaning it can engulf and digest foreign particles, bacteria, or dead cells.

    ruСпособный к поглощению частиц

    • Macrophages are highly phagocytic cells in the immune system.
    • The phagocytic activity of neutrophils helps fight infections.
    • Certain white blood cells exhibit strong phagocytic properties.
Forms
  • more phagocytic comparative form
  • most phagocytic superlative form