opsonize

op·so·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-suh-nahyz]
- /ˈɒp səˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-suh-nahyz]
- /ˈɒp səˌnaɪz/

Definitions of opsonize word

verb with object opsonize to increase the susceptibility of (bacteria) to ingestion by phagocytes. 1
noun opsonize Make (a foreign cell) more susceptible to phagocytosis. 1
verb opsonize to subject (bacteria) to the action of opsonins 0
verb transitive opsonize to make bacteria more liable to destruction by phagocytes 0

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Parts of speech for Opsonize

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Opsonize

opsonize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

opsonize usage trend in Literature

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