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Phagocytosis
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The process by which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection. [ ]
Term info
Label
Phagocytosis
Synonyms
- Phagocytosis
- phagocytosis
ALT DEFINITION
The process by which a phagocyte (a type of white blood cell) surrounds and destroys foreign substances (such as bacteria) and removes dead cells.
Legacy Concept Name
Phagocytosis
Preferred Name
Phagocytosis
Semantic Type
Cell Function
UMLS CUI
C0031308
code
C26115