opsonize

Verb

To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes.

ریشه

Derived from Greek 'opsonion' meaning 'condiment', metaphorically used for 'preparation'.

مثال

• The vaccine is designed to opsonize the bacteria.
• Antibodies opsonize pathogens to enhance phagocytosis.
• The function of this protein is to opsonize cells for immune response.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Opsonize bacteria Opsonize pathogens Opsonize cells