histoid

Definitions


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Resembling (that of) tissue, especially loose connective tissue. In later use also: = histiocytoid.

- Designating a rare form of leprosy characterized by the presence of nodular lesions composed of spindle-shaped cells, and the lesions themselves; of or relating to this form of leprosy.


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Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of the Medical Sciences. From ancient Greek ἱστός web + -oid




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