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histamine | histaminergic |

As a noun histamine

is (neurotransmitter) 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.

As an adjective histaminergic is

of or pertaining to the effects of histamine at a receptor in an affected tissue.

histamine

English

(wikipedia histamine)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (neurotransmitter) 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.
  • * 2001 , Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 46)
    • The intake of food triggers a release of histamine , which activates the acid-secreting cells.

    Derived terms

    * antihistamine

    histaminergic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the effects of histamine at a receptor in an affected tissue