noun🔗SharePhagocytesA cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage."When bacteria enter a cut, phagocytes rush to the area and eat the germs to prevent infection. "Lorsque des bactéries pénètrent dans une coupure, les phagocytes se précipitent dans la zone et mangent les germes pour prévenir l'infection.medicinephysiologybiologyorganismanatomydiseasemicroorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading