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histocyte [his′təsīt] Etymology: Gk, histion, web, kytos, cell a macrophage of connective tissue that plays a role in the body's immune system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[18,20,23] This damage to the muscle cell also appears to invoke an inflammatory response, as evidenced by the infiltration of monocytes, subsequent conversion of monocytes to macrophages, and activation of mast cells and histocytes in and around the muscle cell. |
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