tryptase
noun
tryp·tase
ˈtrip-ˌtās 
-ˌtāz
-ˌtāz
: a protease of human mast cells that has been implicated as a pathological mediator of numerous allergic and inflammatory conditions (as asthma, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis)
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“Tryptase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tryptase. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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