degranulation

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UK/diːˌɡɹænjəˈleɪʃən/

noun

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

OriginEnglish granulation ← Latin dē- ← Proto-Italic *dē →
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Meanings

noundegranulation (countable and uncountable, plural degranulations)

plural degranulations

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

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*de
  2. Proto-Indo-European*déh₁
  3. Proto-Italic*dē
  4. Latindē
  5. Latindē-
  6. Englishde-
  7. Englishgranulation
  8. Englishdegranulation

From de- + granulation.

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APA

degranulation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/degranulation

MLA

“degranulation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/degranulation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “degranulation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/degranulation.

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