Definitions for histamine
histamine
his·ta·mine
Spelling: [his-tuh-meen, -min]
IPA: /ˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn/
Histamine is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.
You can make 553 anagrams from letters in histamine (aehiimnst).
Definitions for histamine
noun
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Biochemistry, Physiology. a heterocyclic amine, C 5 H 9 N 3 , released by mast cells when tissue is injured or in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing dilation of small blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
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Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from histidine and used chiefly in the diagnosis of gastric and circulatory functions.
Origin of histamine
First recorded in 1910-15; hist(idine) + -amine