phagocytosis
/ˌfæɡəsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/noun
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[U] biology
the process by which some cells, especially white blood cells, take in and destroy bacteria and other small particles
भक्षकाणुक्रिया, फैगोसाइटोसिस
- White blood cells kill bacteria by phagocytosis.
- Amoebae feed by phagocytosis.
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phagocyte noun
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General knowledge
Phagocytosis is described as 'cell eating', and pinocytosis as 'cell drinking'.
GK: Phagocytosis को 'cell eating' और pinocytosis को 'cell drinking' कहा जाता है।