Term Name: | mast cell apoptotic process |
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Synonyms: | apoptosis of mast cells, mast cell apoptosis |
Definition: | Any apoptotic process in a mast cell, a cell that is found in almost all tissues containing numerous basophilic granules and capable of releasing large amounts of histamine and heparin upon activation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0033024] QuickGO AmiGO |