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granuloma
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is a structure formed during inflammation that is found in many diseases. It is a collection of immune cells known as macrophages.[1] Granulomas form when the immune system attempts to wall off substances it perceives as foreign but is unable to eliminate. Such substances include infectious organisms including bacteria and fungi, as well as other materials such as keratin and suture fragments.
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granuloma
Synonyms
- 肉芽肿
- 肉芽肿体