foam cell

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Synonyms: fat cell, flame cell, foam cells, oat cell, load cell

Antonyms: fat cell, flame cell, foam cells, oat cell, load cell

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|cell biology|cardiology}} A [[type]] of [[macrophage]] that has become [[engorge]]d with [[lipid]] [[material]], particularly [[cholesterol]].

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