phagocyte

/ˈfæɡəsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell, especially a white blood cell, that ingests foreign particles or microorganisms.

“Neutrophils are the primary phagocytes in the human body, responsible for fighting off bacterial infections.”

Synonyms

  • engulfing cell
  • phagocyte cell
  • phagocytic cell

Antonyms

  • endophyte
  • parasite