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degranulation
This term is primarily used in specialized scientific registers, specifically immunology and material science. In a biological context, it describes a sudden, explosive release of inflammatory mediators, carrying a connotation of rapid cellular response and activation. It is a technical term and is rarely used in casual conversation.
In industrial or chemical contexts, the term shifts toward a mechanical or structural process of refinement. While the biological sense focuses on secretion, the industrial sense focuses on the physical breakdown or removal of granular particles to optimize surface area or texture.
Meanings
Examples
Mast cell degranulation triggers the release of histamine during an allergic reaction.
The patient is experiencing severe symptoms due to rapid degranulation of basophils.
I wonder if this specific antigen is enough to induce degranulation in the sample.
The researcher observed the degranulation process under a high resolution microscope.
The researcher observed the degranulation process under a high resolution microscope.
Wait, did the drug actually inhibit degranulation or just block the receptors?
Degranulation of eosinophils plays a key role in the body's response to parasitic infections.
The industrial process requires precise degranulation to ensure the powder is perfectly smooth.
We need to optimize the degranulation stage to avoid clumps in the final product.