Granulomatous inflammation is primarily characterized by the presence of which cell type?
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Correct answer: Epithelioid macrophages
Granulomatous inflammation is defined by aggregates of activated macrophages known as epithelioid cells. These cells may fuse to form multinucleated giant cells.
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