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GO: Biological Process

mast cell differentiation

Term ID
GO:0060374
Synonyms
Definition
The process in which a relatively unspecialized myeloid precursor cell acquires the specialized features of a mast cell. A mast cell is 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.
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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