phagocyte (n)
scavenger cell (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Outgoing links
Hypernym somatic cell, vegetative cell
Derivationally related form phagocyte → phagocytic
Hyponym macrophage; fixed phagocyte; free phagocyte
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Derivationally related form phagocytic → phagocyte
Pertainym (pertains to noun) phagocytic → phagocyte
Hyponym somatic cell, vegetative cell
Hypernym macrophage; fixed phagocyte; free phagocyte

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