Granuloma


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A cellular structure that arises as a consequence of a chronic inflammatory response in an attempt to enclose foreign substances. Granulomas consist mainly of macrophages but also contain lymphocytes and granulocytes

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University