degranulation

de·gran·u·la·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-gran-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /diˌgræn yəˈleɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-gran-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /diˌgræn yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of degranulation word

noun degranulation a cellular process in which cytoplasmic granules within certain cells secrete their contents, often to the outside of the cell 3
noun degranulation the loss or elimination of granules. 1
noun degranulation (biology) The loss of secretory granules in certain cells. 1

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Origin of degranulation

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; de- + granulation

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Parts of speech for Degranulation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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degranulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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