opsonic
[ op-son-ik ]
/ ɒpˈsɒn ɪk /
adjective Immunology.
of, relating to, or influenced by opsonin; capable of promoting phagocytosis.
Words nearby opsonic
opsinogen,
opsiuria,
opsoclonus,
opsogen,
opsomania,
opsonic,
opsonic index,
opsonify,
opsonin,
opsonization,
opsonize
Example sentences from the Web for opsonic
Of these the most important are (a) bacteriolytic or lysogenic action, (b) agglutinative action, and (c) opsonic action.
Wright and his followers regard the opsonic index as an index of the power of the body to combat bacterial invasion.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis |James Campbell ToddIn other forms of infection, vaccines are employed to increase the opsonic power of the blood.
Manual of Surgery |Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesBy opsonic action is meant the effect which a serum has on (c) Opsonic action.
Medical definitions for opsonic
opsonic
[ ŏp-sŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or produced by opsonins.