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Noun opsonisation has 1 sense
  1. opsonization, opsonisation - process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis
    --1 is a kind of bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
    Derived form: verb opsonize1

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Opsonisation

Definition: Opsonisation, also known as opsonization, is the process by which pathogens and particles are marked for easier recognition and uptake by phagocytic cells. Sample Sentences:
  • The process of opsonisation enhances the ability of white blood cells to engulf and destroy pathogens.
  • Opsonisation plays a vital role in the body's immune response to bacterial infections.
  • The antibodies produced during the immune response facilitate opsonization, labeling the bacteria for destruction.
  • Opsonisation is essential for the effective clearance of foreign particles and harmful microorganisms.
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