his·ti·o·cyte (h s t - -s t )n. A relatively inactive, immobile macrophage found in normal connective tissue. Also called fixed macrophage. [Greek histion, web, diminutive of histos; see st  - in Indo-European roots + -cyte.]his ti·o·cytic (-stk) adj. |
histiocyte [ˈhɪstɪəˌsaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol a macrophage that occurs in connective tissue
[alteration of German histiozyt, from Greek histion a little web, from histos web + -cyte]
histiocytic [ˌhɪstɪəˈsɪtɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | histiocyte - a macrophage that is found in connective tissue connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments macrophage - a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|