Definition

Relating to a type of white blood cell that is involved in the immune response and is found in connective tissue.

Example

The histiocytic response is crucial for fighting infections in the body.

Conversation

I read an article about histiocytic diseases the other day.

Really? What did it say about them?

It explained how they affect the immune system and can cause various issues.

That sounds pretty serious; I didn't know they could be so complicated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Histiocytic → It is formed from "histio-" (from Greek "histion", meaning tissue) and "cytic" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell). The word refers to cells that are related to or derived from tissue, specifically in the context of the immune system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tissue' ('histio-') and 'cell' ('cytic') to remember that 'histiocytic' refers to cells related to tissue.

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