How to Pronounce Phagocytes

To pronounce "phagocytes", say PHAG-ocyt-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHAG-ocyt-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “phagocytes”

"phagocytes" has 3 syllables: phag-ocyt-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does phagocytes mean?

noun

  1. 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.

Words that rhyme with phagocytes

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Related words

mononuclearscavengersphagocytosisphagocytizephagocytosephagocytizedmacrophagesphagocytosed

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How many syllables are in "phagocytes"?▾

"Phagocytes" has 3 syllables: phag · ocyt · es.

What does "phagocytes" mean?▾

Phagocytes: 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.

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