Cell,Epithelioid
《英文msh詞典》Cell,Epithelioid
[入口詞] Cell,Epithelioid
[主題詞] Epithelioid Cells
[英文釋義] Characteristic cells of granulomatous hypersensitivity. They appear as large,flattened cells with increased endoplasmic reticulum. They are believed to be activated macrophages that have differentiated as a result of prolonged antigenic stimulation. Further differentiation or fusion of epithelioid cells is thought to produce multinucleated giant cells (GIANT CELLS).