histiocyte

Term: histiocyte

Literally meaning: tissue cell

Origin: Anc Greek

ιστός / histos(=warp, web) > ίστημι/istimi(=stand, inhibit)

κυτίον/cytion(=box, container) à

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Definition

A histiocyte is a large cell that is part of the mononuclear phagocyte of immune system found in normal connective tissue.