Meaning of MAST CELL

Pronunciation:			mast sel
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[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
	See Also:		connective tissue, somatic cell
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A granulocyte found in connective tissues. During extreme allergic or immune reactions (anaphylactic shock) it de-granulates and produces histamines.