Definition
opsonising
verb
- present participle of opsonise; to treat (a pathogen or foreign particle) with opsonins to make it more susceptible to phagocytosis
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: opsonizing); technical/medical term; immunology
Examples
- The immune system is opsonising the bacteria to enhance their destruction by white blood cells.
- Antibodies are opsonising pathogens in the bloodstream.
- The process of opsonising foreign particles makes them easier targets for immune cells.
- Complement proteins are opsonising the invading microorganisms.
- By opsonising the antigen, the body improves its ability to eliminate the threat.