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Phagocytosis

Endocytotic process in which material is engulfed into a cell.

Cellular ingestion of large particles (e.g., bacteria, cell debris) by macrophages and neutrophils into phagosomes that fuse with lysosomes.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Cellular ingestion of large particles (e.g., bacteria, cell debris) by macrophages and neutrophils into phagosomes that fuse with lysosomes.

Endocytosis, Pinocytosis