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Phagocyte Definition & Meaning

phagocyte
noun
  1. a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms

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What does phagocyte mean?
a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
What part of speech is phagocyte?
Phagocyte is a noun.

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