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Word: Opsonin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: from Latin opsonare ‘buy provisions’ (from Greek opsōnein) + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒpsənɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an antibody or other substance which binds to foreign microorganisms or cells making them more susceptible to phagocytosis.
Short Definition:antibody or other substance which binds to foreign microorganisms or cells making them more susceptible to phagocytosis
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