phagocytic

adjective

phago·​cyt·​ic ˌfag-ə-ˈsit-ik How to pronounce phagocytic (audio)
: having the ability to engulf by phagocytosis : capable of functioning as phagocytes

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“Phagocytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phagocytic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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