mast cell en · NOUN
Etymology
From German Mastzelle f, "feeding cell," coined in 1878 by immunologist Paul Ehrlich.
Meanings
- A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mast cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (15)
fi syöttösolu (cell) · hu hízósejt (cell) · cmn 肥大細胞 /肥大细胞 (cell) · pl mastocyt (cell) · fr mastocyte (cell) · cs žírná buňka (cell) · pl komórka tuczna (cell) · pl labrocyt (cell) · nl mastocyt (cell) · ar خَلِيَّة بَدِينَة (cell) · ar خَلِيَّة صَارِيَّة (cell) · nl mestcel (cell) · hu masztocita (cell) · sv mastcell (cell) · it mastocita (cell)