: a granulocyte that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (such as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions
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When your immune system detects an allergen, mast cells release histamine and other chemicals that cause your blood vessels to become a bit leaky.
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Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and prescription eyedrops containing steroids can treat eye burning.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Halsey has discussed other health struggles in the past, including a battle with endometriosis, as well as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and POTS diagnoses.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome).
—EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and prescription eyedrops containing steroids can treat eye burning.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Halsey has discussed other health struggles in the past, including a battle with endometriosis, as well as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and POTS diagnoses.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome).
—EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Mast cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mast%20cell. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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mast cell
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: a granulocyte that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions
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