A free phagocyte is an immune cell that circulates freely throughout the body and initiates an immune response by recognizing, engulfing, and destroying pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or other harmful foreign particles. It is a type of white blood cells, also known as leukocytes, that includes cells such as macrophages and neutrophils. They play a central role in the bodys defense system.
Phagocytes
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a type of cell in the body that can surround things and swallow them, especially a white blood cell that protects the body against infection by destroying bacteria
Phagocytes meaning & definition 1 of Phagocytes.
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a cell that gets rid of bacteria and other cells that cause harm by absorbing them
Phagocytes meaning & definition 2 of Phagocytes.
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