opsonophilic

opsonophilic
Pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting in opsonophilia.

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  • opsonophilia — The condition in which bacteria readily unite with opsonins, thereby sensitizing them for more effective phagocytosis. [opsonin + G. phileo, to love] * * * op·so·no·phil·ia (op″sə no filґe ə) [opsonin + philia] affinity for… …   Medical dictionary

  • opson- — combining form or opsono Etymology: opsonin : opsonin opsonic opsonotherapy opsonophilic …   Useful english dictionary

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