degranulation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ granulation.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/

Noun

degranulation (countable and uncountable, plural degranulations)

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