English Explanatory Dictionary

degranulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The release by certain cells (for example mast cells) of substances (for example histamine) from or as secretory granules.

Pronunciation

/diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/

Word forms

degranulation degranulations

Etymology

From de- + granulation.

Related words

degranulatory degranulate
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