(ˈæθrəˌsaɪt) na cell that is able to receive and store matter
ath•ro•cyte
(ˈæθ rəˌsaɪt)
n. a cell that ingests foreign particles and retains them in suspension in the cytoplasm. [1935–40; < Greek (h)athró(os) collected + -cyte]ath`ro•cy•to′sis,n.
athrocyte
athrocyte
[′ath·rə‚sīt] (histology) A cell that engulfs extraneous material and stores it as granules in the cytoplasm.