induced phagocytosis


in·duced phag·o·cy·to·sis

phagocytosis occurring when bacteria are subjected to the action of opsonins in blood and then brought in contact with leukocytes.

in·duced pha·go·cy·to·sis

(in-dūst fag'ŏ-sī-tōsis) Process in which bacteria are subjected to the action of opsonins in blood and then brought in contact with leukocytes.

induced phagocytosis

Phagocytosis that is stimulated by the presence of opsonins such as antibodies.See also: phagocytosis