Foam Cells

Lipid-laden macrophages originating from monocytes or from smooth muscle cells.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): A11.329.372.368, A11.627.482.368, A11.733.397.368, A15.382.670.522.368, A15.382.680.397.368

MeSH Unique ID: D005487

Entry Terms:

• Cell, Foam
• Cells, Foam
• Foam Cell

Previous Indexing:

• Macrophages (1966-1976)

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Cells
Connective Tissue Cells
Macrophages
Foam Cells

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Myeloid Cells
Macrophages
Foam Cells

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Cells
Phagocytes
Macrophages
Foam Cells

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Immune System
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
Macrophages
Foam Cells

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Foam Cells