tissue macrophages

Histiocytes

What are histiocytes? Histiocytes are a type of immune cell. They help the body heal after an injury or infection by removing dead cells, blood, micro-organisms (such as bacteria and fungus), and foreign material from the body. Where are histiocytes normally found? Pathologists commonly see large groups of histiocytes in tissue samples after an injury …
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