By Sarah MooreReviewed by Sophia Coveney, B.Sc. Phagocytosis is a form of endocytosis where a cell modifies its plasma membrane to engulf and internalize external matter, creating an internal compartment known as the phagosome. The word phagocytosis is derived from the Ancient Greek word “phagein”, meaning to eat. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com During the process...
