endothelioid
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of endothelioid
First recorded in 1865–70; endotheli(um) + -oid
Example Sentences
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What, at present, appears most probable is, that from exuded leucocytes there arise, in the course of several days, larger cells—epithelioid or endothelioid—which are eventually associated with still larger cells, more irregular in shape, and provided with projecting filaments, giant-cells.
From Project Gutenberg
Giant cells are not uncommon, but the endothelioid cells, which are so marked a feature of tuberculous granulation tissue, are practically absent.
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