phagomimetic

adj — 2 senses

phagomimetic

adj

Etymology From phago- + mimetic.

1

Biology, Microbiology, Natural sciences That mimic the action of phagocytes

2

Biology, Ecology, Natural sciences Pertaining to phagomimicry; pertaining something that which is not food but which stimulates the feeding response.

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