👉 In the context of medicine, an opsonized cell is a cell that has been exposed to an antibody or other effector molecule and is able to recognize it. This allows the cell to attach to and kill infected cells in the body's immune response. The term "opsonified" refers to this process where an opsonic agent, such as antibodies, is added to a cell, allowing it to be recognized by the immune system. The specific characteristics of the opsonic agent can