phagocyte
(phag-o-cyte)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a type of cell that eats harmful substances.
Example Sentence
Monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils are under the category of a phagocyte.
More Example Sentences
Phagocytes eat bacteria and viruses.
Synonyms
immune cell; eater cell
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