fagotsüüdi
Fagotsüüdi, derived from the Greek words "phagein" (to eat) and "kytos" (cell), refers to the process by which certain cells engulf and absorb other particles. This cellular mechanism is primarily carried out by phagocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial to the immune system. Phagocytes, such as macrophages and neutrophils, identify, engulf, and then break down foreign substances like bacteria, viruses, dead cells, and cellular debris.
The process of phagocytosis involves several distinct stages. Initially, the phagocyte recognizes the target particle through
Fagotsüüdi plays a vital role in host defense against infection by removing pathogens. It is also essential