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Etymology of the English word phagocyte

the English word phagocyte
derived from the Greek word kutos, κύτος (cell)
derived from the Greek word phagein, ϕαγεῖν (to eat)
using the English prefix phago-
using the English suffix -cyte

Derivations in English

phagocytize, phagocytosis

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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