For Mast Cell we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Allergy, Beauty, Cancer, HIV and AIDs, Health and Beauty, Horse Health, Immunization, Medical and Microbiology.

Mast Cell (Allergy)

(maast sell) a cell in your body that takes part in allergic reactions. It is in all different parts of the body such as the nose and skin.

Mast Cell (Beauty)

Dermal cell which releases histamine and heparin (substances acting in response to a skin flare to redden the skin). These are a group of cells that line the capillaries of tissues that come in contact with the outside, like skin, sinuses, and lung mucosa.

Mast Cell (Cancer)

A type of white blood cell.

Mast Cell (HIV and AIDs)

An IMMUNE SYSTEM cell filled with granules of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. This cell is believed to play a leading role in generating the symptoms of allergy.

Mast Cell (Health and Beauty)

Dermal cell which releases histamine and heparin (substances acting in response to a skin flare to redden the skin). These are a group of cells that line the capillaries of tissues that come in contact with the outside, like skin, sinuses, and lung mucosa.

Mast Cell (Horse Health)

A specialized, granule-containing cell found in the skin and lining of the inner body surfaces; it plays a central role in the development of allergy.

Mast Cell (Immunization)

Tissue located cell probably derived from basophils. Possesses receptor for Fc of IgE. Participates in 'Immediate hypersensitivity' reactions.

Mast Cell (Medical)

A type of cell present in most body tissues that releases substances in response to an allergen, which causes symptoms such as inflammation

Mast Cell (Microbiology)

A type of connective tissue cell adjoining blood vessels throughout the body. It secretes histamine, heparin, and other biologically active products and participates in immediate type hypersensitivity reactions and in the inflammatory response.

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