| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| opsonin | (noun) an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes | - |
| opsonisation | (noun) process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis | Synonyms: opsonization |
| opsonization | (noun) process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis | Synonyms: opsonisation |