单词 | histamine |
释义 | histamine —histaminic /his'teuh min"ik/, adj. /his"teuh meen', -min/, n. 1. Physiol. a histidine-derived amine compound that is released mainly by damaged mast cells in allergic reactions, causing dilation and permeability of blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. 2. Pharm. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from histidine and used chiefly in the diagnosis of gastric and circulatory functions. Cf. antihistamine. Also, histamin /his"teuh min/. [1910-15; HIST(IDINE) + -AMINE] |
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