ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Giant cell

Alright kiddo, let's talk about giant cells! Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells, but sometimes these cells can join together and form a giant cell. It's kind of like when we build with Lego bricks and stack them up to make a big tower. Giant cells can be found in lots of different parts of our bodies, but they usually show up when our immune system is trying to fight off an infection or problem.

Giant cells can look a bit weird under a microscope, because they have lots of different nuclei (the little circles in the center of each cell). Normally, one cell has just one nucleus, so this makes giant cells really stand out. But even though they look different, giant cells are actually really good at their job - they help our immune system trap and destroy harmful bacteria or other invaders.

So, that's giant cells in a nutshell. They're a special type of cell that forms when our body tries to fight off an attack, and they're really good at trapping and destroying bad guys. Pretty cool, huh?