The process of engulfing and digesting invading organisms is called

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The process described matches the definition of phagocytosis, which is the engulfment and digestion of invading organisms by cells such as macrophages or neutrophils. Option A (suppression) and option B (cellular inhibition) do not accurately describe this process, and option D (nonspecific immune response) is a broader category that includes phagocytosis but also includes other ways the body fights off invading organisms. Option E (lymphocytosis) refers to an increase in white blood cells called lymphocytes, but does not describe the described process.

The Process of Engulfing and Digesting Invading Organisms Is Called