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opsonin

Syllabification: (op·so·nin)
Pronunciation: /ˈäpsənin/
Definition of opsonin

noun

Biochemistry
  • an antibody or other substance that binds to foreign microorganisms or cells, making them more susceptible to phagocytosis.

Derivatives

opsonic

Pronunciation: /äpˈsänik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin opsonare 'buy provisions' (from Greek opsōnein) + -in1

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