HyperDic: mastocyte

English > 1 sense of the word mastocyte:
NOUNbodymastocyte, mast cell, labrocytea large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
English > mastocyte: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation.
Synonymsmast cell, labrocyte
Part ofconnective tissuetissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells
Broadersomatic cell, vegetative cellAny of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells
Spanishmastocito
Catalanlabròcit, mastòcit

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