Foam Cells are fat-laden immune cells of the type macrophage. They are an indication of plaque-build up, or atherosclerosis, which is commonly associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Foam cells are formed when the body sends macrophages to the location of a fatty deposit on the blood vessel walls. The macrophage surrounds the fa...
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<pathology> Lipid laden macrophages and, to a lesser extent smooth muscle cells, found in fatty streaks on the arterial wall. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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a cell with a fluid-filled appearance owing to the presence of complex lipids, such as a type of macrophage seen in xanthoma.
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