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Phagocyte

A phagocyte is a type of cell in the immune system that engulfs and destroys foreign particles, such as bacteria and debris.

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Noun - Cell Type: Macrophages and neutrophils are types of phagocytes.

Example Sentence: The phagocyte engulfed the bacteria, neutralizing the infection.

Verb - Phagocytize: The immune system can phagocytize harmful substances to protect the body.

Example Sentence: The phagocytes effectively phagocytized the invading pathogens.

Noun - Person: A phagocyte is dedicated to eliminating foreign substances from the body.

Example Sentence: The phagocyte's persistent efforts helped to ward off infections.

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