foam cell
noun
: 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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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.
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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
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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foam%20cell. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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