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mast cell definition

mast cell

a cell containing large, basophilic granules, found in connective and other body tissues

Etymology: < Ger mastzelle < mast, food (see mast) + zelle, cell < OHG cella < L: see cell

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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