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Fields of Study > cell biology > cells > giant cells
Preferred Term:

giant cells

Definition:
Any multinucleated mass of cytoplasm not separated into cells, due to incomplete cell division or when cells fuse.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
cells
Entry Terms:
  • syncytia
  • polykaryocytes
  • syncytium
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23464
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