phagocyte, scavenger cell
(noun) a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
phagocyte (plural phagocytes)
(cytology) A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.
phagocyte (third-person singular simple present phagocytes, present participle phagocyting, simple past and past participle phagocyted)
(transitive) To phagocytize.
Source: Wiktionary
Phag"o*cyte, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol.)
Definition: A leucocyte which plays a part in retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, the parts to be removed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 April 2025
(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
