Definition

A type of immune cell that is found in connective tissue and helps to fight infections by consuming harmful substances.

Example

Histiocytes play an important role in the immune response by engulfing pathogens and debris.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a histiocyte?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a type of macrophage found in connective tissue.

That’s interesting! I didn't know there were different types of macrophages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Histiocyte → It is formed from "histio-" (from Greek "histion", meaning tissue) and "cyte" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell). The word refers to a cell that is part of the tissue, specifically a type of immune cell found in connective tissues.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tissue' ('histio-') and 'cell' ('cyte') to remember that a histiocyte is a type of cell found in tissues.

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