Vocabulary Entry

opsonize

|verb

verb

To prepare or coat (a pathogen) for ingestion and destruction by phagocytes, typically in the context of the immune response.

Example Sentences

"The antibodies opsonize the bacteria, marking them for destruction by white blood cells."

"During the immune response, macrophages opsonize pathogens to enhance their clearance."

"The vaccine aims to opsonize the virus, providing better protection against infection."