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Flame Cell A plasma cell with intensely eosinophilic—flaming—cytoplasm containing glycoprotein globules; flame cells were regarded as specific for IgA myelomas, but also occur in Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia and African trypanosoma leptomeningitis near clustered neutrophils in which it is similar, but membrane-bound
flame 1. the luminous, irregular appearance usually accompanying combustion, or an appearance resembling it. 2. to render sterile by exposure to a flame. flame cell the excretory cell in cestodes and trematodes; their number and arrangement is a basis for identification. flame figure in skin lesions such as insect bite reactions, eosinophilic granulomas; characterized by areas of altered collagen surrounded by eosinophils and eosinophilic cytoplasmic granules. flame follicle inactive hair follicles with excessive trichilemmal keratinization. flame retardants see fire retardant. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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