Devouring of other cells by phagocytes. ... Origin: cyto-+ G. Phago, to devour ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(si-tof´ә-je) the ingestion of cells by phagocytes.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sī-tof′ă-jē Definitions: 1. Devouring of other cells by phagocytes.
cytophagous, cytophagy Devouring of other cells by phagocytes; that is, the absorption of cells by other cells.
the ingestion of cells by other cells.