Phagocyte
/ˈfæɡəsaɪt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cellular Soldiers
Phagocytes are like soldiers in your body, always ready to fight infection. 
The body's phagocytes swiftly target the invading virus.
Pro Tip 2/3Immune Response
Phagocytes play a crucial role in the body's immune response to harmful invaders. 
During a throat infection, phagocytes aggressively combat the bacteria.
Pro Tip 3/3Complex Vocabulary
The term 'phagocyte' is scientific and mainly used in medical or biological contexts. 
The lecture on immunology discussed phagocyte mechanisms in depth.