opsonized

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• opsonized — opsonize (Amer.) v. (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise) …   English contemporary dictionary

• ZOP — OPsonized Zymosan (Medical » Physiology) …   Abbreviations dictionary

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