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What type of cell is capable of engulfing and digesting particles or cells harmful to the body?

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Phagocytes are cells capable of engulfing and digesting particles or cells harmful to the body. They search for viruses and harmful bacteriae and engulf them. This way they stop disease from spreading. Phagocytes are part of our immune system whose main purpose is to keep us healthy.
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