athrocytosis

/æθroʊsɪˈtoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by the accumulation of histiocytes, often a symptom of a systemic disease or infection.

“The biopsy revealed athrocytosis in the patient’s joints, leading to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.”

Synonyms

  • histiocytosis
  • xanthomatosis