histamine
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/ˈhɪstəmiːn/
English
Definitions
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.
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Synonyms
cephalgiahistamine phosphateenteraminehistamine dihydrochloridemethylhistaminehistidiniumhistidinolhistidylmethylhistidinehistidinatehistidinyliodohistaminehexahistidinehydramineleucylhistidinehercynine
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