1) Activity 2) Bodily function 3) Bodily process 4) Body process 5) Opsonisation 1) Opsonisation 
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) ... 
(op″sә-nĭ-za´shәn) the rendering of bacteria and other cells subject to phagocytosis.
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.
Process of coating with an opsonin. Often done simply by incubating particles (eg. zymosan) with fresh serum.
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.
(op;suo-nu1-za;shun) The process by which antibodies enhance the ability of phagocytic cells to attack bacteria.
[n] - process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
opsonization The rendering of bacteria and other cells subject to phagocytosis by the action of an opsonin.
process of coating a pathogen with a chemical substance (an opsonin) that allows phagocytic cells to recognize, engulf, and destroy the pathogen more easily
opsonisation noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis