Synonym for histiocyte ... <pathology> Long lived resident macrophage found within tissues. ... (11 Jan 1998) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: his′tō-sīt Synonyms: histiocyte
histocyte A connective-tissue macrophage; a cell found in many tissues in the body which is derived from the blood monocyte and which has an important role in host defense mechanisms. It phagocytizes and kills many bacteria and is the site of infection for a number of intracellular parasites.