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histamine

his·ta·mine

UK/ˈhɪstəmiːn/ US/ˈhɪstʌˌmin/ uncommon

noun

1.

amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the humane immune system during allergic reactions

Origin

From hist(idine) + -amine.

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