mast cell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mast, mahst sel]
- /mæst, mɑst sɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mast, mahst sel]
- /mæst, mɑst sɛl/

Definitions of mast cell words

noun mast cell a large granular cell, common in connective tissue, that produces heparin, histamine, and serotonin. 1
noun mast cell a type of granular basophil cell in connective tissue that releases heparin, histamine, and serotonin during inflammation and allergic reactions 0
noun mast cell a cell containing large, basophilic granules, found in connective and other body tissues 0
noun mast cell A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin. 0

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Origin of mast cell

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; partial translation of German Mastzelle, equivalent to Mast fattening of animals for slaughter, mast2 + Zelle cell

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mast cell popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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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