Degranulation is a cellular process that releases antimicrobial cytotoxic molecules from secretory vesicles called granules found inside some cells. It is used by several different cells involved in the immune system, including granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils) and mast cells. It is also used by certain lymphocytes such as natu...
(from the article `blood`) ...encased in a vacuole lined by the invaginated membrane. The granules discharge their contents into the vacuole containing the organism. As this ... ...and various enzymes—in coarse granules found throughout the cytoplasm of the cell. Upon stimulation by an allergen, the mast cells release the ... [2...
Release of secretory granule contents by fusion with the plasma membrane. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Release of secretory granule contents by fusion with the plasma membrane.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dē-gran′yū-lā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Disappearance or loss of cytoplasmic granules from a cell or activation of granulocytic cells (neutrophils, mast cells, basophils, eosinophils).
Release of granules from a cell.
release of the contents of mast cell granules in response to the cross-linking of IgE molecules on the cell surface with allergen molecules
the loss or elimination of granules.