Giant cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004873",
  "term": "Giant cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large, multinucleated cell formed by the fusion of several individual cells, often macrophages, in response to chronic inflammation or the presence of foreign bodies. These cells are a characteristic feature of granulomatous inflammation, where they attempt to engulf and degrade persistent foreign material or pathogens. Langhans giant cells, for example, are associated with tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "granuloma",
    "macrophage"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/giant-cell/"
}