noun
mast cell; mastocyte
Biology term for a type of immune cell involved in allergic reactions. Also called 肥満細胞 (ひまんさいぼう).
See also: 肥満細胞
マスト細胞はアレルギー反応に関与している。
Mast cells are involved in allergic reactions.
Synonym for 'mast cell', but マスト細胞 is more common in modern biology.
From English 'mast cell' (German 'Mastzelle'), combined with 細胞 (cell).