MAST CELL


Meaning of MAST CELL in English

Biol.

a large granular cell, common in connective tissue, that produces heparin, histamine, and serotonin.

[ 1885-90; partial trans. of G Mastzelle, equiv. to Mast fattening of animals for slaughter, MAST 2 + Zelle cell ]

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