Antiphagocytic

/ˌæn.tiˌfæɡ.oʊˈsɪt.ɪk/ adjective

Describing something that inhibits, resists, or opposes phagocytosis, the process where cells engulf and destroy bacteria and pathogens.

From 'anti' (against) + 'phagocytic' (from Greek 'phagein' meaning to eat + 'kytos' meaning cell). A term used in immunology to describe pathogens' defense mechanisms.

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