histiocyte

(his′tē ō sīt′)

noun

a large macrophage, found in connective tissue, that participates in the body's reaction to infection and injury

Origin: < Gr histion, web, dim. of histos (see histo-) + -cyte

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See histiocyte in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A relatively inactive, immobile macrophage found in normal connective tissue. Also called fixed macrophage.

Origin:

Origin: Greek histion, web

Origin: , diminutive of histos; see stā- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -cyte

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