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trophoblast giant cell

Term ID
CL:0002488
Synonyms
  • giant trophoblast cell
Definition
A trophoblast cell that has a large volume of cytoplasm, is polyploidy and is usually mononuclear but is also occasionally multi-nucleate. This cell type is important in establishing maternal physiology and remodeling of the vasculature of the placenta.
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