Melanophagy
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmˈiɫənˈɑpˈheɪɡi/
Melanophagy (noun)
- A process where certain cells take in and break down pigment particles, helping control the amount of pigment in tissue.
Examples
- Melanophagy happens when a cell eats pigment.
- The process of melanophagy removes pigment from cells.