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mast cells

mast cells is the plural of mast cell.

Meaning of mast cell

Noun

mast cell (plural mast cells)

  1. A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
    Synonyms:
    mastocyte

Questions about mast cells

What is mast cells the plural of?
Mast cells is the plural of mast cell.

Words near mast cells in the dictionary

  1. massé
  2. massés
  3. mast
  4. mast bumping
  5. mast cell
  6. mast cells
  7. mast climbing
  8. mast coat
  9. mast coats
  10. mast feet
  11. mast foot

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