Opsonize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins. transitive
  2. 2
    make (cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes wordnet
  3. 3
    To become more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins. intransitive

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