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phagocyte (făg`əsīt'): see blood blood, fluid pumped by the heart that circulates throughout the body via the arteries, veins, and capillaries (see circulatory system ; heart ). An adult male of average size normally has about 6 quarts (5.6 liters) of blood. ..... Click the link for more information. . phagocyte an amoeboid cell or protozoan that engulfs particles, such as food substances or invading microorganisms phagocyte [′fag·ə‚sīt] (cell and molecular biology) An ameboid cell that engulfs foreign material. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The bacteria become coated in antibodies, which then mediate uptake of the pathogens by phagocytic cells, including neutrophils and macrophages. The quantitative study of phagocytosis showed that the granulocytes were phagocytic cells and the agranular cells showed a limited phagocytic ability. Inactivating the function of these phagocytic cells and blocking the signal pathways for TNF-[alpha] production effectively relieve the damage caused by environmental insults such as LPS and Pb. |
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