Mast Cell
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Mast Cell Definition
Mast cells are hematopoietic tissue cells that contain coarse, basophilic, metachromatic granules. They are believed to contain heparin and histamine and derive from hematopoietic progenitor cells.
Mast Cell Synonyms
Mast Cell, Basophilic Histiocyte, Basophils, Tissue, Marrow Mast Cell, Mast Cells, Mastocyte, mast cell
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