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Phagocytosis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The process by which a phagocyte (a type of white blood cell) surrounds and destroys foreign substances (such as bacteria) and removes dead cells. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The process by which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection. (NCI Thesaurus)
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