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phagocyte
phag·o·cyte P0231800 (făg′ə-sīt′)n. A cell, especially a macrophage or neutrophil of the immune system, that has the ability to engulf and destroy pathogens, waste material, and other particulate matter.
phag′o·cyt′ic (-sĭt′ĭk) adj.phagocyte (ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt) n (Physiology) an amoeboid cell or protozoan that engulfs particles, such as food substances or invading microorganisms phagocytic, phagocytical adjphag•o•cyte (ˈfæg əˌsaɪt)
n. any cell, as a macrophage, that ingests foreign particles, bacteria, or cell debris. [1880–85; < German Phagozyten (pl.); see phago-, -cyte] phag`o•cyt′ic (-ˈsɪt ɪk) adj. phag·o·cyte (făg′ə-sīt′) An organism or specialized cell that engulfs and ingests other cells or particles. Phagocytes in vertebrate animals include white blood cells called macrophages, which help the body fight disease by breaking down foreign particles and bacteria. ♦ The process by which phagocytes engulf and break down bacteria or particles, as of food, is called phagocytosis (făg′ə-sī-tō′sĭs). Single-celled organisms such as amoebas ingest food by the process of phagocytosis.phagocytea blood cell that ingests and destroys bacteria, foreign particles and other cells in the bloodstream. — phagocytic, adj.See also: Blood and Blood VesselsThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  phagocyte - a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganismsscavenger cellsomatic cell, vegetative cell - any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes; "somatic cells are produced from preexisting cells";macrophage - a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood streamfixed phagocyte - a phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc.free phagocyte - a phagocyte that circulates in the blood |
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phagocyte
phagocyte (făg`əsīt'): see bloodblood,
fluid pumped by the heart that circulates throughout the body via the arteries, veins, and capillaries (see circulatory system; heart). An adult male of average size normally has about 6 quarts (5.6 liters) of blood.
..... Click the link for more information. .phagocyte[′fag·ə‚sīt] (cell and molecular biology) An ameboid cell that engulfs foreign material. phagocyte an amoeboid cell or protozoan that engulfs particles, such as food substances or invading microorganisms phagocyte
phagocyte [fag´o-sīt] any cell capable of ingesting particulate matter, usually referring to a microphage, macrophage, or monocyte. They ingest microorganisms and other particulate antigens that are coated with antibody or complement (opsonized), a process mediated by specific cell-surface receptors. Other cell types exhibit phagocytosis, but not specific phagocytosis of opsonized particles.phag·o·cyte (fag'ō-sīt), A cell that can ingest bacteria, foreign particles, and other cells. Phagocytes ingest and kill microbes, present antigen to lymphocytes, scavenge degenerating material, and release mediators. classes: 1) microphages, polymorphonuclear leukocytes that ingest chiefly bacteria; 2) macrophages, mononucleated cells (histiocytes and monocytes) that are largely scavengers, ingesting dead tissue and degenerated cells. Synonym(s): carrier cell, scavenger cell [phago- + G. kytos, cell] phagocyte (făg′ə-sīt′)n. A cell, such as a white blood cell, that engulfs and absorbs waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues.
phag′o·cyt′ic (-sĭt′ĭk) adj.phagocyte A cell (e.g., macrophage, neutrophil, eosinophil, etc.) capable of phagocytosing (engulfing) particles (e.g., bacteria and other microorganisms, foreign matter, etc.).phag·o·cyte (fag'ō-sīt) A cell possessing the property of ingesting bacteria, foreign particles, and other cells. Phagocytes are divided into two general classes: 1) microphages, polymorphonuclear leukocytes that ingest chiefly bacteria; and 2) macrophages, mononucleated cells (histiocytes and monocytes) that are largely scavengers, ingesting dead tissue and degenerated cells. [phago- + G. kytos, cell]phagocyte An AMOEBOID cell of the immune system that responds to contact with a foreign object, such as a bacterium, by surrounding, engulfing and digesting it. Phagocytes occur widely throughout the body wherever they are likely to be required. Some wander freely throughout the tissues. They include macrophages and neutrophil polymorphonuclear leukocytes (‘polymorphs’). From the Greek phago , eating and kutos , a hollow or receptacle.phagocyte a cell that is capable of amoeboid movement, flowing round and engulfing material from its surroundings. Such cells are capable of discriminating between different particles. For example, phagocytic white blood cells will engulf only certain BACTERIA. Phagocytes form an important defence mechanism in higher animals, particularly against bacteria which are engulfed and digested. See MACROPHAGE.phag·o·cyte (fag'ō-sīt) Cell that can ingestbacteria, foreign particles, and other cells. [phago- + G. kytos, cell]phagocyte
Related to phagocyte: mononuclear phagocyte systemSynonyms for phagocytenoun a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganismsSynonymsRelated Words- somatic cell
- vegetative cell
- macrophage
- fixed phagocyte
- free phagocyte
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