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Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Mononuclear Phagocyte System > Macrophages > Foam Cells
Cells > Myeloid Cells > Macrophages > Foam Cells
Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Phagocytes > Macrophages > Foam Cells
Cells > Phagocytes > Macrophages > Foam Cells
Cells > Connective Tissue Cells > Macrophages > Foam Cells

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Foam Cells  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

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

History note

  • 91(77); was see under MACROPHAGES 1977-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005487

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