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The relatively large (10–20 μm) histiocyte has an irregular outline and is a permanent component of loose connective tissue. The nucleus is mainly spherical or ellipsoidal and sometimes displays deep indentations. It contains finely dispersed chromatin and a distinct nucleolus.
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Krstić, R.V. (1985). Loose Connective Tissue. Wandering Cells: Histiocyte. In: General Histology of the Mammal. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70420-8_66
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