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histiocyte

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪstɪə(ʊ)sʌɪt/
Definition of histiocyte

noun

Physiology
  • a stationary phagocytic cell present in connective tissue.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek histion (diminutive of histos 'tissue, web') + -cyte

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