《英文msh词典》Cell,Epithelioid
[入口词] Cell,Epithelioid
[主题词] Epithelioid Cells
[英文释义] 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).