Term Name: trophoblast giant cell
Synonyms: giant trophoblast cell
Definition: A trophoblast cell that has a large volume of cytoplasm, is polyploidy and is usually mononuclear but is also occasionally multi-nucleate. This cell type is important in establishing maternal physiology and remodeling of the vasculature of the placenta.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0002488]

Relationships
is a type of: trophoblast cell
has subtype: primary trophoblast giant cell secondary trophoblast giant cell
bearer_of: increased size
capable_of: blood vessel remodeling