Definition

Engulfed and taken in by a cell through a process where the cell surrounds and absorbs particles or other cells.

Example

The bacteria were phagocytosed by the immune cells to help protect the body from infection.

Conversation

Did you know that some cells can be phagocytosed by immune cells?

Yeah, that's fascinating! It’s like they’re being eaten by the body’s defense.

Exactly! It’s amazing how our body works to protect itself.

I love learning about stuff like this; biology is so cool!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phagocytosed → It is formed from "phago-" (from Greek "phagein", meaning to eat) and "cytosed" (from "cytos", meaning cell). The word describes the process by which a cell engulfs or 'eats' another cell or particle.

Memory Tip

Think of a cell 'eating' ('phago-') something, which is what phagocytosed means.

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