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Histiocytosis - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Histiocytosis is a rare disorder where the body produces too many histiocytes, a type of immune cell, which can damage tissues and organs. It often requires medical treatment.

histiocytosis

/ˌhɪstioʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/ /ˌhɪstɪə(ʊ)saɪˈtəʊsɪs/

Definition:

A rare disorder involving abnormal accumulation of histiocytes (immune cells) in tissues.

Synonyms:

Langerhans cell histiocytosis, histiocytic disorder, macrophage disorder

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; context-dependent) normal immune function, healthy tissue

Common Collocations:

pulmonary histiocytosis, systemic histiocytosis, childhood histiocytosis, biopsy-confirmed histiocytosis, treatment-resistant histiocytosis

Derivatives:

histiocytic, histiocytoses

Usage Tips:

Use "histiocytosis" in medical contexts to describe immune cell overgrowth; specify types like "Langerhans cell" for clarity.

Common Phrases:

(No common idioms; technical term)

Etymology:

From Greek "histion" (tissue) + "-cyte" (cell) + "-osis" (condition), meaning abnormal cell accumulation in tissues.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor diagnosed the child with histiocytosis after reviewing the biopsy results.
  • 2. Histiocytosis can affect multiple organs, including the lungs and bones.
  • 3. Treatment for histiocytosis depends on the severity and type of the disorder.
  • 4. Researchers are studying new therapies for rare forms of histiocytosis.

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