About The Medical Condition Cell, Epithelioid
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Cell, Epithelioid
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cell, Epithelioid?
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).
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