Concept information
Preferred term
mastocytosis
Definition
- Mastocytosis, a type of mast cell disease, is a rare disorder affecting both children and adults caused by the accumulation of functionally defective mast cells (also called mastocytes) and CD34+ mast cell precursors.People affected by mastocytosis are susceptible to a variety of symptoms, including itching, hives, and anaphylactic shock, caused by the release of histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances from mast cells. (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-K4V64KQQ-9
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