phagocytizing
/ˈfæɡəsaɪtaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- The process of engulfing and destroying by a cell, especially a white blood cell, as part of the immune response.
- The macrophage is phagocytizing the bacteria right now.
- Phagocytizing foreign particles is a key function of the immune system.
- Under the microscope, you can see the cell phagocytizing the debris.