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Phagocytes are the white blood cells that protect the body by ingesting (phagocytosing) harmful foreign particles, bacteria and dead or dying cells

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Phagocytes are a type of white blood cell that ingest and destroy foreign material in the body

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The function of a phagocyte is to break down and rid the body of waste (such as dead cells) or other foreign bodies (such as harmful microorganisms).

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phagocytes' primary function is to kill infections upon orders from the lymphocytes, who identify the infection. <the alpha & the omega> >:|

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Phagocytes is a noun and it is a type of cell within the body. It is capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small particles and cells.

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