Definition of opsonize in English English dictionary
To make (bacteria or other cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes by use of opsonins
To coat an organism with antibodies or a complement protein so as to make it palatable to phagocytes
To facilitate destruction of pathogens by phagocytic ingestion or lysis by complement through the action of adherent antibodies
{f} (Biochemistry) produce opsonin (substance in the blood which aids in the elimination of bacteria); function as opsonin; make cells or bacteria more susceptible to phagocytes (also opsonise)