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Phagocyte
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a type of immune cell in the human body that engulfs and eliminates pathogens and foreign particles through the process of phagocytosis
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
phagocytes
What is a "phagocyte"?
A phagocyte is a type of immune cell in the human body that specializes in engulfing and destroying harmful microorganisms, cellular debris, and foreign particles. They play a crucial role in the innate immune response by recognizing and ingesting pathogens through a process called phagocytosis. Phagocytes include cells such as macrophages and neutrophils, and they are essential for defending the body against infections and maintaining tissue homeostasis.
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phagocytic
phagocyte
