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foam cell

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foam cell (fm)
n.
A cell containing lipids in small vacuoles, as seen in leprosy and xanthoma, often a histiocyte.

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Finding out how much of the blowing agent is in the polymer matrix and how much remains in the foam cells is critical to the optimization of a formulation, and a crucial determinant of the foam's properties," explains Mary Bogdan, principle scientist in the Enovate Technical Service and Application group at Honeywell's research laboratory in Buffalo, N.
Activation of inflammatory mediators and potential role of Ah-recepter ligands in foam cell formation.
The mattress supports the resident within independent, tapered-top foam cells, and the foot section uses smaller cells to address the sensitive pressure-reduction needs of the "heel zone.
 
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