his·ti·o·cyte  (hĭs'tē-ə-sīt')  n. A relatively inactive, immobile macrophage found in normal connective tissue. Also called fixed macrophage. [Greek histion, web, diminutive of histos; see stā- in Indo-European roots + -cyte.] his'ti·o·cyt'ic (-sĭt'ĭk) adj. |