opsonized
ˈɒpsəˌnaɪzd
Definition

Definition of opsonized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
immune responseTECH.USmarked for destruction by immune cellsTECH.US
  • The opsonized bacteria were quickly engulfed by phagocytes.
marked tagged
2.
biologyTECH.coated with opsoninTECH.
  • The opsonized pathogens were more easily recognized by the immune system.
coated covered
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Origin of opsonized

Greek, opson (prepared food) + -ize (to make)

Examples of opsonized in a sentence

  • Opsonized pathogens are easier targets for immune cells.
  • The opsonized cells were quickly targeted by phagocytes.
  • Researchers studied the effects of opsonized bacteria on immune response.

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  1. French:opsonisé, ...
  2. German:opsonisiert, ...
  3. Italian:opsonizzato, rivestito di opsonina, ...
  4. Spanish:opsonizado, recubierto de opsonina, ...
  5. Portuguese:opsonizado, revestido com opsonina, ...
  6. Chinese:被调理素标记的, 被调理素覆盖的, ...
  7. Japanese:オプソニン化された, オプソニンで覆われた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَلَّم, مُغَطَّى بِالأُوبْسُونِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּפְּסָן, מְצוּפֶּה בְּאוֹפְּסוֹנִין, ...
  10. Russian:опсонизированные, опсонизированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опсонізований, покритий опсоніном, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑप्सोनाइज़्ड, ऑप्सोनिन से ढका हुआ, ...
opsonize
ˈɑpsəˌnaɪz

Definition of opsonize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
medicalTECH.make bacteria more susceptible to phagocytosisTECH.
  • White blood cells opsonize bacteria to enhance their removal..
  • Certain antibodies can opsonize pathogens effectively.
  • Researchers study how to better opsonize harmful bacteria.
mark sensitize
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Origin of opsonize

Greek, opsōnia (provisions)

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  1. French:opsoniser, ...
  2. German:opsonisieren, ...
  3. Italian:opsonizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:opsonizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:opsonizar, ...
  6. Chinese:使易被吞噬, ...
  7. Japanese:オプソナイズ, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאוֹפְּסֵן, ...
  10. Russian:опсонизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опсонізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑप्सोनाइज़, ...
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