English
Etymology
From histidine + amine.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�hɪst�mi�n/
Noun
en-noun
- biochemistry An amine, C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>9</sub>N<sub>3</sub>, 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: The intake of food triggers a release of histamine, which activates the acid-secreting cells. � Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 46)
Translations
Finnish: histamiini
Category:Neurotransmitters
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