Mast cell

/mˈast sˈɛl/

/mˈæst sˈɛl/

[noun]

Mast cell

[NOUN]

a type of immune cell that releases chemical mediators involved in allergic reactions

synonyms : labrocyte

mastocyte

What is a "mast cell"?

A mast cell is a type of immune cell present in various tissues throughout the human body, particularly in connective tissue and mucosal membranes. They play a crucial role in allergic reactions and inflammatory responses by releasing histamine and other chemical mediators. Mast cells are involved in the body's defense against pathogens and also contribute to tissue repair and remodeling processes.

Examples

1. It's about your mast cells, which is involved in allergic reactions, and I was having allergic reactions to things that I wasn't allergic to.

2. And what I was getting started, like each thing that I had, had such a big impact on me, because I had a problem called mast cell activation.