Noun: mast cell mãst sel
- 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
"Mast cells play a crucial role in the body's immune response to allergens";
- mastocyte, labrocyte
Derived forms: mast cells
Type of: somatic cell, vegetative cell
Part of: connective tissue
Encyclopedia: Mast cell