The Anitschkow cell is also known as a founder cell, a bird cell, or a Aschoff cell. It is a specific type of cell found in the heart and joints of individuals with rheumatic fever. This cell is characterized by its elongated nucleus and granular cytoplasm. The Anitschkow cell is named after the Russian pathologist Nikolai Anitschkow who first discovered it in 1910. Although it is primarily associated with rheumatic fever, Anitschkow cells have also been found in other inflammatory conditions such as tuberculosis and atherosclerosis. The multiple synonyms for Anitschkow cell highlight its discovery by different researchers and its history of being linked to various diseases.