(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.

Of or pertaining to phagocytes or phagocytosis.

present participle of phagocyte

simple past tense and past participle of phagocyte

With respect to phagocytes and phagocytosis.

The nature or function of a phagocyte.

phagocytic