phagocyte

Definitions of phagocyte
  1. noun
    a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
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    types:
    phagocyte libre
    a phagocyte that circulates in the blood
    globule blanc
    blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
    type of:
    cellule somatique
    any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes
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