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histaminic
Variant of histamine
noun
an amine, CHN, produced by the decarboxylation of histidine and found in all organic matter: it is released by the tissues in allergic reactions, lowers the blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, stimulates gastric secretion, etc.
Related Forms:
- histaminic adjective
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