Meaning Of The Word Opsonize

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What's The Definition Of Opsonize?

opsonize in American English
to make bacteria more liable to destruction by phagocytes
transitive verb: to increase the susceptibility of (bacteria) to ingestion by phagocytes

opsonize in British English
verb: to subject (bacteria) to the action of opsonins

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