Term Name:	mast cell differentiation
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Definition:	The process in which a relatively unspecialized myeloid precursor cell acquires the specialized features of a mast cell. A mast cell is a cell that is found in almost all tissues containing numerous basophilic granules and capable of releasing large amounts of histamine and heparin upon activation.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0060374]    QuickGO    AmiGO