histamine
An amine, C₅H₉N₃, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of…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.
» Did you know histamine is what causes allergic reactions?
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Histamin
гистами́нgistamín
amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
Examples
3 sentencesDid you know histamine is what causes allergic reactions?
I need to eat a special diet because of histamine intolerance.
Histamine is an essential part of the immune system in the body.
Translations
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Forms
plural: histaminesWord family
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