Fagocitare

Fagocitare is an Italian verb meaning "to swallow" or "to devour". In biological contexts, it refers to the process of phagocytosis, where cells such as macrophages and neutrophils engulf and digest foreign particles or pathogens. This cellular mechanism is a key component of the immune system, helping to eliminate microorganisms and cellular debris. The term derives from the Greek word "phagō", meaning "to eat", and is closely related to the English word "phagocytosis". In everyday language, fagocitare describes the act of consuming large quantities of something, such as food or information.