Reed-sternberg cells
Reed-Sternberg Cells
Reed-Sternberg cells (pronounced: reed-sturn-berg cells) are a type of cell that is characteristic of Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates from a specific kind of white blood cells known as lymphocytes. These cells are named after Dorothy Reed Mendenhall and Carl Sternberg, who were the first to document their existence.
Etymology
The term "Reed-Sternberg" is derived from the names of the two pathologists, Dorothy Reed Mendenhall and Carl Sternberg, who independently discovered and described these cells in the early 20th century. Reed was an American pathologist and Sternberg was an Austrian pathologist.
Characteristics
Reed-Sternberg cells are large, often double-nucleated cells that can be identified by their distinctive "owl's eye" appearance. They are usually found in the lymph nodes, but can also be found in other tissues in the body. The presence of these cells is a key diagnostic feature of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Related Terms
- Hodgkin's lymphoma: A type of cancer that originates from lymphocytes. It is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
- Lymphocytes: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells.
- Lymph nodes: Small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease. They are a major part of the immune system.
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