Systemic mastocytosis

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Systemic mastocytosis
TermSystemic mastocytosis
Short definitionsystemic mastocytosis - (pronounced) (sis-TEH-mik MAS-toh-sy-TOH-sis) A rare disease in which too many mast cells (a type of immune system cell) are found in the skin, bones, joints, lymph nodes, liver, spleen and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells release chemicals like histamine that can cause flushing (hot, red face), itching, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and shock 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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systemic mastocytosis - (pronounced) (sis-TEH-mik MAS-toh-sy-TOH-sis) A rare disease in which too many mast cells (a type of immune system cell) are found in the skin, bones, joints, lymph nodes, liver, spleen and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells release chemicals like histamine that can cause flushing (hot, red face), itching, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and shock

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