histiocytosis

histiocytosis
his·ti·o·cy·to·sis (hĭs'tē-ō'sī-tōʹsĭs) n. pl. his·ti·o·cy·to·ses (-sēz)
Any of several abnormal conditions characterized by the appearance of histiocytes in the blood or tissues.

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