Mast cell tumor
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| Mast cell tumor | |
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| Term | Mast cell tumor |
| Short definition | mast cell - (pronounced) (mast choice) type of white blood cell found in connective tissues throughout the body, especially under the skin, near blood and lymphatic vessels, in nerves, and in the lungs and intestines. Mast cells play an important role in the immune system's response to certain bacteria and parasites, and help control other types of immune responses. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
mast cell tumor - (pronounced) (mast sel TOO-mer) A growth or clump of mast cells (a type of white blood cell). Mast cell tumors can affect skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle tissue. Also called mastocytoma
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