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Definition of Opsonisation
1. Noun. Process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis.
Exact synonyms: Opsonization
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Opsonize, Opsonize
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Opsonize, Opsonize
Medical Definition of Opsonisation
1. A process through which a cell or microbe is treated with opsonin to make it more vulnerable to being engulfed by a phagocyte. Often done simply by incubating particles (e.g. Zymosan) with fresh serum. (13 Oct 1997)
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