degranulation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ granulation.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/

Noun

degranulation (countable and uncountable, plural degranulations)

1. (biology) The release by certain cells (for example mast cells) of substances (for example histamine) from or as secretory granules.

Related terms

• degranulatory
• degranulate