The condition in which bacteria readily unite with opsonins, thereby sensitizing them for more effective phagocytosis. ... Origin: opsonin + G. Phileo, to love ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: op′sŏ-nō-fil′ē-ă Definitions: 1. The condition in which bacteria readily unite with opsonins, thereby sensitizing them for more effective phagocytosis.
opsonophilia, opsonophilic An affinity for opsonins.