Phenomena and Processes

Cytophagocytosis

The engulfment and degradation of cells by other cells.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The engulfment and degradation of cells by other cells.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Cell Cannibalism
  • Cell Phagocytosis
  • Cytophagy
  • Cannibalism, Cell
  • Cytophagocytoses
  • Phagocytosis, Cell

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Phagocytosis (1962-2010)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G04.165.249
  2. G04.417w.350w.545
  3. G09.188.665w.500
  4. G12.450w.564w.809w.500
  5. G12.688w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cytophagocytosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057899. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057899
  2. Cytophagocytosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70688846