his·tio·cyte
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Definition of histiocyte
: macrophage
especially
: a nonmotile macrophage of extravascular tissues and especially connective tissue
Other Words from histiocyte
histiocytic
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ˌhi-stē-ə-ˈsi-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Histiocyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/histiocyte. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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histiocyte
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his·tio·cyte
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Medical Definition of histiocyte
: macrophage
especially
: a nonmotile macrophage of extravascular tissues and especially connective tissue
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