Phagocytosis vs Pinocytosis: Definition and Function

Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf a large particle , giving rise to an internal compartment called

What is Phagocytosis Phagocytosis combines two Greek words, where 'phagein' means 'to eat' and 'kytos' denotes 'cell' It is a class of endocytosis where

phagocytosis Immune system cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, use phagocytosis to engulf and eliminate invading pathogens like bacteria and viruses

phagocytosis Abstract Phagocytosis is a cellular process for ingesting and eliminating particles, including foreign substances, microorganisms, and apoptotic cells