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phag·o·cyte
 phagocyte
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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a cell, esp. a leukocyte, that surrounds and ingests foreign particles, microorganisms, and other cells in the blood and tissues.
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| derivation: |
phagocytic (adj.) |
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