Mast cells. Most histamine in the body is generated in granules in mast cells and in white blood cells called basophils and eosinophils. Mast cells are especially numerous at sites of potential injury â the nose, mouth, and feet, internal body surfaces, and blood vessels.
urban adjective. âº of or in a âcity or âtown: Many âAmericans were âleaving the âfarm for the âpromise of urban âlife. Over 82% of Texans âlive in urban âareas. (Definition of urban from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press).
Part of the Internet acronyms and lingo glossary: An urban legend is a tale of contemporary folklore that purports to be true and is often designed to elicit an emotional response from the audience.On the Internet, urban legends are spread and survive over time through repeated e-mail forwardings and Web site postings.Like traditional legends, urban legends can seldom be traced to a single author. An urban legend often revolves around a strong central character or social issue of contemporary interest.n the Internet, urban legends are spread and survive over time through repeated e-mail forwardings and Web site postings. Like traditional legends, urban legends can seldom be traced to a single author. An urban legend often revolves around a strong central character or social issue of contemporary interest.