degranulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English granulation English degranulation From de- + granulation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The release by certain cells (for example mast cells) of substances (for example histamine) from or as secretory granules.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| degranulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |