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mast cellOne entry found. Main Entry: mast cell Pronunciation: \ˈmast-\ Function: noun Etymology: part translation of German Mastzelle, from Mast food, mast (from Old High German) + Zelle cell Date: circa 1890 : a granulocyte that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions
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