Meaning of OPSONIN

Pronunciation:			'âpsunin
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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	See Also:		antibody, blood serum, serum
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An agent, usually an antibody, that makes a cell or microbe more vulnerable to being engulfed by a phagocyte.