An eosinophil is a type of white blood cell with low phagocytic activity that is thought to play a role in defense against parasitic worms by releasing toxic enzymes.
Eosinófilo é um tipo de glóbulo branco que tem baixa atividade fagocítica e se acredita que desempenha um papel na defesa contra vermes parasitas, liberando enzimas tóxicas para esses invasores.
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| Back | A type of white blood cell with low phagocytic activity that is thought to play a role in defense against parasitic worms by releasing enzymes toxic to these invaders. |
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