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mastocyte

noun

A large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation

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9
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
16

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noun

  1. A large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation

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