Attracted toward the tissues; denoting certain parasites, stains, and chemical compounds. ... Origin: histo-+ G. Tropikos, turning ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(his″to-tro´pik) having affinity for tissue cells.
Type: Term Pronunciation: his′tō-trop′ik Definitions: 1. Attracted toward the tissues; denoting certain parasites, stains, and chemical compounds.
histotropic 1. Having an affinity for tissue cells; said of certain chemicals, stains, and parasites. 2. Attracted toward the tissues; denoting certain parasites, stains, and chemical compounds.