Lexic.us

Definition of Phagocyte

1. Noun. A cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms.

Definition of Phagocyte

1. n. A leucocyte which plays a part in retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, the parts to be removed.

Definition of Phagocyte

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phagocyte

1. A cell that is capable of phagocytosis. The main mammalian phagocytes are neutrophils and macrophages. Origin: L. Phagedaena, Gr Phago, To eat. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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