Look up: opsonization

1. opsonization
   [n] - process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
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2. opsonization
   Process of coating with an opsonin. Often done simply by incubating particles (eg. zymosan) with fresh serum.
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3. opsonization
   The process by which bacteria are altered in such a manner that they are more readily and more efficiently engulfed by phagocytes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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4. opsonization
   opsonisation noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
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5. opsonization
   (op″sә-nĭ-za´shәn) the rendering of bacteria and other cells subject to phagocytosis.
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6. opsonization
   opsonization The rendering of bacteria and other cells subject to phagocytosis by the action of an opsonin.
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7. Opsonization
   Literally means 'preparation for eating'. The coating of a bacterium with antibody and/or complement that leads to enhanced phagocytosis of the bacterium by phagocytic cells.
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8. opsonization
   Type: Term Pronunciation: op′sŏn-ī-zā′shŭn Definitions: 1. The process by which bacteria and other cells are altered in such a manner that they are more readily and more efficiently engulfed by phagocytes.
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9. opsonization
   (op;suo-nu1-za;shun) The process by which antibodies enhance the ability of phagocytic cells to attack bacteria.
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10. opsonization
    (op;suo-nu1-za;shun) The process by which antibodies enhance the ability of phagocytic cells to attack bacteria.
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