Gemistocyte

id: gemistocyte-197-8309648
title: Gemistocyte
text: A gemistocyte is a swollen, reactive astrocyte. Gemistocytes are glial cells that are characterized by billowing, eosinophilic cytoplasm and a peripherally positioned, flattened nucleus. Gemistocytes most often appear during acute injury; and eventually, shrink in size. They are usually present in anoxic-ischemic brains, which occurs when there is a complete lack of blood flow to the brain. Anoxic-ischemic brains usually occur in patients who have had cardiac arrest and prolonged attempt at card
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description: Swollen and reactive astrocyte
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date modified: 2024-02-19T19:55:21Z
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