histamine

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Meaning

1. noun An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

Similar words

cephalgia histamine phosphate enteramine histamine dihydrochloride methylhistamine histidinium histidinol histidyl methylhistidine histidinate

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Word family

histamines