A connective tissue cell whose normal function is unknown but
which is frequently injured in allergic reactions, releasing chemicals including
histamine that are very irritating and cause itching, swelling, and fluid leakage
from cells. These allergic chemicals may also cause muscle spasm and lead to lung
and throat tightening, as in asthma. Also known as a mastocyte or labrocyte.
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