phagocytosis

Definition / meaning of phagocytosis

The process by which a phagocyte (a type of white blood cell) surrounds and destroys foreign substances (such as bacteria) and removes dead cells.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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