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C12560Level 4

Foam Cell

**Semantic type:** Cell

**Definition:** A type of macrophage that ingests low-density lipoproteins found in fatty deposits on blood vessel walls, resulting in a foamy appearance.

**Synonyms:** - Foam Cells - Foamy Macrophage

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