| histiocyte |
A large phagocytic cell from the reticuyloendothelial system. The reticuloendothelial system is a network made up of all of the phagocytic cells in the body, which included macrophages, Kupffer cells in the liver, and microglia of the brain.
Ãâó: www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/opgloss2.html
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| histology |
Study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Ãâó: www.horseshoes.com/glossary/h/glsrh.htm
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| histocompatibility |
literally means the ability of cells to get along with each other. Used to determine whether a transplanted tissue or organ will be acceptable by the recipient. Histocompatibility is determined by the major histocompatibility complex molecules.
Ãâó: www.sabin.org/vaccine_science_GlossaryH_K.htm
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| histology |
Noun. (Greek, histos = tissue; logos = discourse). The study of the tissues of organisms at the cellular and subcellular level.
Ãâó: www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/courses/306/306glos...
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| histiocytosis |
Abnormal proliferation of histiocytes (immune system cells). Common symptoms include bone tumors and skin rashes. If histiocytosis affects the eyes, it causes bulging.
Ãâó: www.allaboutvision.com/resources/glossary.htm
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