English Explanatory Dictionary

opsonize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins.
  2. To become more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins.

Word forms

opsonize opsonizes opsonizing opsonized

Synonyms

opsonify

Derived words

nonopsonized opsonizable opsonization preopsonize unopsonized
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