ALL meanings of opsonin
op·so·nin
O o - noun opsonin a constituent of normal or immune blood serum that makes invading bacteria more susceptible to the destructive action of the phagocytes. 1
- noun opsonin An antibody or other substance that binds to foreign microorganisms or cells, making them more susceptible to phagocytosis. 1
- noun opsonin a constituent of blood serum that renders invading bacteria more susceptible to ingestion by phagocytes in the serum 0
- noun opsonin a substance in blood serum acting on bacteria and foreign cells to make them more liable to destruction by phagocytes 0