phagocytic
/ˌfæɡəˈsɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving phagocytes; capable of engulfing and destroying harmful particles or microorganisms.
- The drug was designed to boost phagocytic activity in patients with weak immune systems.
- Phagocytic cells are an essential part of the body's first line of defense.
- Under the microscope, the phagocytic process shows a white blood cell surrounding a bacterium.