Glossary

Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis

Phagozytose·Also: Zellfressen

Phagocytosis is the process in which certain immune cells take up pathogens or cell debris and render them harmless. It is an important part of the innate immune system. The cells responsible for this are called scavenger cells or phagocytes.

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