Phagocytosis D010587

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Phenomena and Processes [G] » Cell Physiological Phenomena [G04] » Endocytosis » Phagocytosis

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena [G09] » Blood Physiological Phenomena » Phagocytosis

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Immune System Phenomena [G12] » Immunity » Immunity, Innate » Phagocytosis

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Immune System Phenomena [G12] » Phagocytosis

Description

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

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