Dendritic Cells
Definition
Dendritic Cells: Specialized CELLS of the hematopoietic system that have branch-like extensions. They are found throughout the lymphatic system, and in non-lymphoid tissues such as SKIN and the epithelia of the intestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts. They trap and process ANTIGENS, and present them to T-CELLS, thereby stimulating CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY. They are different from the non-hematopoietic FOLLICULAR DENDRITIC CELLS, which have a similar morphology and immune system function, but with respect to humoral immunity (ANTIBODY PRODUCTION).
Annotations
do not confuse with DENDRITES; DENDRITIC CELLS, FOLLICULAR is also available
Other Entries
Dendritic Cells, Interdigitating
Interdigitating Cells
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells
Veiled Cells
Dendritic Cells, Interstitial
Dendritic Cells, Plasmacytoid
Interdigitating Dendritic Cells
Interstitial Dendritic Cells
Cell, Dendritic
Cell, Interdigitating
Cell, Interdigitating Dendritic
Cell, Interstitial Dendritic
Cell, Plasmacytoid Dendritic
Cell, Veiled
Cells, Dendritic
Cells, Interdigitating
Cells, Interdigitating Dendritic
Cells, Interstitial Dendritic
Cells, Plasmacytoid Dendritic
Cells, Veiled
Dendritic Cell
Dendritic Cell, Interdigitating
Dendritic Cell, Interstitial
Dendritic Cell, Plasmacytoid
Interdigitating Cell
Interdigitating Dendritic Cell
Interstitial Dendritic Cell
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell
Veiled Cell
Previous Index
Antigen-Presenting Cells (1985-1986)
Epidermis (1978-1986)
Langerhans Cells (1969-1986)
Lymph Nodes (1975-1986)
Skin (1966-1986)
Allowable Qualifiers
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Categories
Entry Date
06-19-1986
Common Chronic Illnesses
Coronary Disease
An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.
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Hypertension
Persistently high systemic arterial BLOOD PRESSURE. Based on multiple readings (BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION), hypertension is currently defined as when SYSTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when DIASTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.
Mesothelioma
A tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium). It appears as broad sheets of cells, with some regions containing spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and other regions showing adenomatous patterns. Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Osteoarthritis
A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans.
