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phagocytosis

noun

Process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection

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Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
23

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Pronunciation

ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs

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noun

  1. Process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection

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