phagocyte

phagocyte definition - medical

phag·o·cyte (făgˈə-sītˌ)

noun
A cell, such as a white blood cell, that engulfs and absorbs waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues.

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