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Definition of Mast cell
1. 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.
Exact synonyms: Labrocyte, Mastocyte
Group relationships: Connective Tissue
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Group relationships: Connective Tissue
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Medical Definition of Mast cell
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