opsonocytophagic

opsonocytophagic definition - medical

op·so·no·cy·to·pha·gic (ŏpˌsə-nō-sīˌtə-fāˈjĭk, -făjˈĭk)

adjective
Relating to the increased efficiency with which white blood cells devour bacteria in blood that contains opsonin.

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