Plasmatocyte

Pronunciation: /ˈpɫæsˈmɑtoʊˈsaɪˈti/

Plasmatocyte (noun)

  1. A type of cell in some animals that helps defend the body by making substances that fight germs.

Examples

  • A plasmatocyte helps defend the body against infection.
  • Plasmatocytes are immune cell type that respond to threats.