Definitions

1. noun

A type of immune cell that plays a key role in the body’s defense against infection and inflammation.

“The histiocytes in the patient’s bone marrow were found to be infected with a rare virus.”

2. noun

A type of phagocytic cell found in connective tissue, involved in the ingestion and digestion of foreign substances and cellular debris.

“The histiocytes in the liver were working to remove the damaged cells caused by the liver disease.”