histic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

19th century. From French histique, from Ancient Greek ἱστός (histós, web).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

histic (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Relating to the tissues of the body.
  2. (soil science) Being or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.