Langhans stria

Lang·hans stri·a

(lahng'hahnz),

fibrinoid that accumulates on the chorionic plate between the bases of placental villi during the first half of pregnancy.

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Langhans,

Theodor, German pathologist, 1839-1915.

Langhans cells - multinucleated giant cells seen in tuberculosis and other granulomas. Synonym(s): cytotrophoblastic cells; Langhans-type giant cells

Langhans layer - the inner layer of the trophoblast. Synonym(s): cytotrophoblast

Langhans stria - fibrinoid that accumulates on the chorionic plate between the bases of placental villi during the first half of pregnancy.

Langhans-type giant cells - Synonym(s): Langhans cells

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