Aschoff, Ludwig


Aschoff, Ludwig

(ash′of″) German pathologist, 1866–1942.

Aschoff body

One of microscopic foci of fibrinoid degeneration and granulomatous inflammation found in the interstitial tissues of the heart in rheumatic fever.

Aschoff cell

A large cell with basophilic cytoplasm and a large vesicular nucleus, often multinucleated.

Aschoff nodule

A small nodule composed of cells and leukocytes found in the interstitial tissues of the heart in rheumatic myocarditis.