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Word: histamine (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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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.

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