Term Name:	connective tissue type mast cell
Synonyms:	MC(TC), MCTC, TC mast cells
Definition:	Mast cell subtype whose granules contain both the serine proteases tryptase and chymase. These cells are primarily found in connective tissue, such as the peritoneal cavity, skin, and intestinal submucosa. Their development is T-cell independent.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000484]