dysphagocytosis

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noun

A breakdown of phagocytosis such that cells can no longer ingest bacteria

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Meanings

noun
  1. A breakdown of phagocytosis such that cells can no longer ingest bacteria

Origin

From dys- + phagocytosis.

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APA

dysphagocytosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphagocytosis

MLA

“dysphagocytosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphagocytosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dysphagocytosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphagocytosis.

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