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MASTOCYTE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mast cell
1, record 1, English, mast%20cell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Those mast cells, relatives of white blood cells, are common in the surface tissues of the body, where they wait for reexposure to the antigen like mines floating in a harbor. When the antigen returns and touches two or more IgE molecules, the mast cell pours out a cocktail of at least ten chemicals. Some are enzymes that attack any nearby cells; some activate platelets; some attract other white cells to the site; some can stimulate smooth muscle (thereby causing asthma). One, histamine, causes itching and swelling, unpleasant effects that can be blocked by antihistamines. 2, record 1, English, - mast%20cell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mastocyte
1, record 1, French, mastocyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- labrocyte 2, record 1, French, labrocyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cellule arrondie du tissu conjonctif [...] 2, record 1, French, - mastocyte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mastocito
1, record 1, Spanish, mastocito
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- célula cebada 2, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A9lula%20cebada
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Célula de tejidos que libera histamina y serotonina durante las inflamaciones y reacciones alérgicas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - mastocito
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