1. of, relating to, or composed of histiocytes (large phagocytic cells found in connective tissue and lymphoid organs)
Usage: medical/pathology term; used in clinical and research contexts

Examples

• The biopsy revealed histiocytic infiltration in the lymph node.
• Histiocytic lymphoma is a rare type of cancer affecting immune cells.
• The pathologist identified histiocytic granulomas in the tissue sample.
• Histiocytic disorders can affect multiple organ systems.
• The patient was diagnosed with histiocytic necrotizing encephalitis.