histamine
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
chemical made from the amino acid histidine that is released in an immune reaction (especially allergic reactions)Part of speech:
NounPlural: no plural
Example sentences with this word:
Histamine causes blood vessel enlargement and smooth muscle contraction.
Activation of protein kinase C may have a role in the short term regulation of acid secretion, as in the inhibitory action of high concentrations of carbachol on histamine stimulated secretory activity in guinea pig parietal cells.
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