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labrocyte

/ˈlæb.rə.saɪt/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈlæb.rə.saɪt/

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

  • 🇷🇺Крупная клетка соединительной ткани, содержащая гистамин, гепарин и серотонин, которые высвобождаются во время аллергических реакций или в ответ на повреждение или воспаление.
  1. connective tissue cell C1 formal medical

    A specialized cell found in connective tissues that stores histamine, heparin, and serotonin, and releases these substances during allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation.

    • Labrocytes play a crucial role in the body's inflammatory response to allergens.
    • When a labrocyte degranulates, it releases chemical mediators that cause allergy symptoms.
    • Researchers are studying the role of labrocytes in chronic inflammatory diseases.
    • Histamine released from labrocytes can cause blood vessels to dilate and become leaky.

    🇷🇺Тучная клетка

    Synonyms: mastocyte

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