What is another word for histiocytosis?
Pronunciation: [hˌɪstɪˌɒsɪtˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Histocytosis refers to a group of rare diseases that involve the proliferation of certain immune cells called histiocytes. There are different types of histiocytosis, including Langerhans cell histiocytosis, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and Erdheim-Chester disease. Some synonyms for histiocytosis include histiocytic disorders, histiocytic proliferative disorders, histiocytoses, and histiocyte disorders. These terms are used interchangeably to describe conditions characterized by the abnormal accumulation of histiocytes in various organs and tissues of the body. The symptoms of histiocytosis vary depending on the type and severity of the disease, and treatment options may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
