foam cell

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Definition of foam cell

: a swollen vacuolated macrophage filled with lipid inclusions that often accumulates along arterial walls and is characteristic of some conditions of disturbed lipid metabolism

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Recent Examples on the Web The 12-inch mattress includes specific types of extra support under the shoulders and hips and is composed of foam cells designed to be breathable. — NBC News, 17 Feb. 2020 Open-cell foam cells are filled with air, which gives the insulation a spongy texture. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 13 Jan. 2019

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foam cell

noun

Medical Definition of foam cell

: a swollen vacuolated macrophage filled with lipid inclusions that often accumulates along arterial walls and is characteristic of some conditions of disturbed lipid metabolism