opsonin

Definitions


[ˈɒpsənɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an antibody or other substance which binds to foreign microorganisms or cells making them more susceptible to phagocytosis


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Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin opsonare ‘buy provisions’ (from Greek opsōnein) + -in




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