Meaning of MAST CELL
| Pronunciation: | | mast sel
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[n] a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation |
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| | Synonyms: | | labrocyte, mastocyte |
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| | See Also: | | connective tissue, somatic cell | |
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| | Definition: | | A granulocyte found in connective tissues. During extreme allergic or immune reactions (anaphylactic shock) it de-granulates and produces histamines. |
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