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Meaning of HISTIOCYTE

Pronunciation:  'histeeu`sIt

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 Definition: [n]  a macrophage that is found in connective tissue
 
 See Also: connective tissue, macrophage

 

 

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 Definition: A type of large leukocyte that travels in the blood but can leave the bloodstream and enter tissue; like other leukocytes, it protects the body by digesting debris and foreign cells.
 

 

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