| Name: | granuloma formation |
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| Definition: | The formation of nodular inflammatory lesions, usually small or granular, firm, persistent, well-structured, and containing compactly grouped T lymphocytes and modified phagocytes such as epithelioid cells, giant cells, and other macrophages. Granuloma formation represents a chronic inflammatory response initiated by various infectious and noninfectious agents. The center of a granuloma consists of fused macrophages, which can become necrotic. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002432] QuickGO AmiGO |
| Name: | accelerated growth |
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| Definition: | A peramorphic growth quality which is due to an increased rate. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0001753] |