veil cells

veil cells
veiled cells a type of antigen-presenting cells with numerous surface ruffles or veil-like processes, found in the afferent lymph and lymphatic sinuses; they may contain inclusions similar to the Birbeck granules characteristic of the Langerhans cells of the epidermis.

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