- opsonize
- op·so·nize (opґsə-nīz) to function as an opsonin.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
opsonize
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opsonize — (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise) … English contemporary dictionary
opsonize — [äp′sə nīz΄] vt. opsonized, opsonizing [see OPSONIN] to make bacteria more liable to destruction by phagocytes opsonization n … English World dictionary
opsonize — opsonization, n. /op seuh nuyz /, v.t., opsonized, opsonizing. Immunol. to increase the susceptibility of (bacteria) to ingestion by phagocytes. Also, esp. Brit., opsonise. [OPSON(IN) + IZE] * * * … Universalium
opsonize — verb To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins … Wiktionary
opsonize — op·so·nize … English syllables
opsonize — verb make (cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes • Derivationally related forms: ↑opsonisation, ↑opsonization • Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alter, ↑modify • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
opsonized — opsonize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise) … English contemporary dictionary
opsonizes — opsonize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise) … English contemporary dictionary
opsonizing — opsonize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise) … English contemporary dictionary
opsonisation — noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis • Syn: ↑opsonization • Derivationally related forms: ↑opsonize, ↑opsonize (for: ↑opsonization) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
