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noun
A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mastocyte, labrocyte
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: somatic cell, vegetative cell
History
From German Mastzelle f, "feeding cell," coined in 1878 by immunologist Paul Ehrlich.
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