Phagocyte

/ˈfæɡəsaɪt/
noun

A type of cell in the body that eats and destroys bacteria and other harmful organisms.

When bacteria invade the body, phagocytes work to protect it by engulfing the bacteria.
Visual representation of "phagocyte" - A type of cell in the body that eats and destroys bacteria and other harmful organisms.

Often appears as...

  • phagocyte activity
  • phagocyte function

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noun

A type of cell in the body that eats and destroys bacteria and other harmful organisms.

When bacteria invade the body, phagocytes work to protect it by engulfing the bacteria.
Visual representation of "phagocyte" - A type of cell in the body that eats and destroys bacteria and other harmful organisms.

Often appears as...

  • phagocyte activity
  • phagocyte function

Usage tips

Technical

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Cellular Soldiers

Phagocytes are like soldiers in your body, always ready to fight infection.

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The body's phagocytes swiftly target the invading virus.
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Immune Response

Phagocytes play a crucial role in the body's immune response to harmful invaders.

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During a throat infection, phagocytes aggressively combat the bacteria.
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Complex Vocabulary

The term 'phagocyte' is scientific and mainly used in medical or biological contexts.

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The lecture on immunology discussed phagocyte mechanisms in depth.
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