degranulation

noun

degranulation

noun

UK /diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/

Etymology From de- + granulation.

1

Biology, Natural sciences The release by certain cells (for example mast cells) of substances (for example histamine) from or as secretory granules.

Related terms
degranulatory, degranulate

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