What are Syncytia

Question

What are syncytia?
A)transformed cells
B)cell lysed by viruses
C)cells undergoing apoptosis
D)multinucleated giant cells
E)cells with inclusion bodies

Accepted Answer

Syncytia are multinucleated giant cells formed by the fusion of multiple cells. This can be seen in certain viral infections, particularly those caused by members of the herpesvirus family, such as herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus. The virus induces the fusion of infected cells with neighboring uninfected cells, resulting in the formation of syncytia.