Term Name: | neutrophil degranulation |
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Synonyms: | heterophil degranulation, neutrophil granule exocytosis |
Definition: | The regulated exocytosis of secretory granules containing preformed mediators such as proteases, lipases, and inflammatory mediators by a neutrophil. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0043312] QuickGO AmiGO |