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DictionarySeecellNiemann-Pick cell
Pick cell (pik), a relatively large, rounded or polygonal, mononuclear cell, with indistinctly or palely staining, foamlike cytoplasm that contains numerous droplets of a phosphatide, sphingomyelin; such cells are widely distributed in the spleen and other tissues, especially those rich in reticuloendothelial components, in patients with Niemann-Pick disease. Synonym(s): Niemann-Pick cellPick cell (pik sel) A relatively large mononuclear cell with foamlike cytoplasm that contains numerous droplets of sphingomyelin; such cells are widely distributed in the spleen and other tissues in patients with Niemann-Pick disease. Synonym(s): Niemann-Pick cell. Niemann-Pick cellA foamy, lipid-filled cell present in the spleen and bone marrow in Niemann-Pick disease.Niemann, Albert, German physician, 1880-1921. Niemann disease - Synonym(s): Niemann-Pick diseaseNiemann splenomegaly - enlargement of spleen occurring in Niemann-Pick disease.Niemann-Pick cell - Synonym(s): Pick cellNiemann-Pick disease - lipid histiocytosis that occurs most commonly in Jewish infants and leads to early death. Synonym(s): Niemann disease; sphingomyelin lipidosis
Pick, Ludwig, German physician, 1868-1935. Niemann-Pick cell - Synonym(s): Pick cellNiemann-Pick disease - see under NiemannPick cell - a relatively large mononuclear cell widely distributed in the spleen and other tissues in Niemann-Pick disease. Synonym(s): Niemann-Pick cellPick tubular adenoma - a testicular tumor. Synonym(s): androblastomaLegalSeeCell |