Definition of phagocytosis

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • phagocytosis is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 23
  • phagocytosis is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 23
  • phagocytosis is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of phagocytosis


  • process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection (noun)

See definition of phagocytosis in Merriam Webster