Definition
opsonic
adjective
- of or relating to opsonins; enhancing the ability of phagocytes to engulf and destroy pathogens
Usage: medical/immunology; technical term
Examples
- The opsonic index measures the effectiveness of serum in promoting bacterial destruction.
- Opsonic activity increases when antibodies bind to the surface of invading microorganisms.
- Researchers studied the opsonic properties of different immune sera.
- The opsonic effect helps white blood cells recognize and eliminate pathogens more efficiently.