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histiocytic

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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.
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Main Entry: his·tio·cyt·ic
Pronunciation: "his-tE-&-'sit-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or containing macrophages<histiocytic lymphoma>
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