vasoactive amine


va·so·ac·tive a·mine

a substance, such as histamine or serotonin, that contains amino groups and is pharmacologically characterized by its action on the blood vessels (altering vascular caliber or permeability).

va·so·ac·tive a·mine

(vā'sō-ak'tiv ă-mēn') A substance, such as histamine or serotonin, which contains amino groups and is pharmacologically characterized by its action on the blood vessels (altering vascular caliber or permeability).