Word: mastocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
sto
cytes
Definition: Plural of mastocyte; a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
Morphemes:
Affix: mastocyte
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: mast cell
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: cell
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).