trophoblast giant cell

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0002488

A trophoblast cell that has a large volume of cytoplasm, is polyploid 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. [ GOC:tfm MP:0001714 MP:19876834 ]

Synonyms: giant trophoblast cell

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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1980-3228

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2010-12-06T02:55:24Z

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Equivalent to:

trophoblast cell and bearer of some increased size and capable of some blood vessel remodeling

Subclass of:

trophoblast cell
bearer of some increased size
capable of some blood vessel remodeling

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results in acquisition of features of

trophoblast giant cell differentiation