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histiocyte
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˈhɪs.ti.ə.saɪt/ us /ˈhɪs.ti.ə.saɪt/
a type of tissue cell that is part of the body's immune system and that destroys bacteria and other harmful substances:
The condition is characterized by an overgrowth of immune system cells called histiocytes.
Histiocytes are produced by the bone marrow and are normally immobile until stimulated by inflammation.
The cellular constituents of the dermis include fibroblasts and histiocytes.
In some cases, abnormal accumulation of histiocytes may occur in other areas of the body.
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