Phagocyte


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Cell with the capacity to internalize and degrade pathogens or antigens; neutrophils and macrophages/monocytes are main phagocytes.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University