English word histiocytic comes from English -ic, English histiocyte
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| histiocyte | English (eng) | (biology) a macrophage, derived from bone marrow, found in connective tissue. |
| histiocytic | English (eng) | Pertaining to connective tissue containing large white blood cells. |