<microbiology> Something which combines with bacteria, such as an antibody, so that the bacteria becomes more likely to get destroyed by its host's immune system. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: bak-tēr′ē-ot′rō-pin Definitions: 1. A constituent of the blood, usually a specific antibody, opsonin, that combines with bacterial cells and renders them more susceptible to phagocytes.
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