Phagocytosis

The engulfing and degradation of microorganisms; other cells that are dead, dying, or pathogenic; and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES).

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Tree Number(s): G04.417.350, G09.188.665, G12.450.564.809, G12.688

MeSH Unique ID: D010587

Entry Terms:

• Phagocytoses

See Also:

• Macrophages

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Cell Physiological Phenomena
Endocytosis
Phagocytosis
Cytophagocytosis
Efferocytosis
Opsonization

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Blood Physiological Phenomena
Phagocytosis
Cytophagocytosis
Efferocytosis
Opsonization

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Immunity
Immunity, Innate
Phagocytosis
Cytophagocytosis
Efferocytosis
Opsonization

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Phagocytosis
Cytophagocytosis
Opsonization