opsonin
noun
op·so·nin
ˈäp-sə-nən 
: any of various proteins (such as antibodies or complement) that bind to foreign particles and cells (such as bacteria) making them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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“Opsonin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opsonin. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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opsonin
noun
op·so·nin
ˈäp-sə-nən
: any of various proteins (as complement or antibodies) that bind to foreign particles and microorganisms (as bacteria) making them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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