histaminase

his·tam·i·nase

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-stam-uh-neys, -neyz]
- /hɪˈstæm əˌneɪs, -ˌneɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-stam-uh-neys, -neyz]
- /hɪˈstæm əˌneɪs, -ˌneɪz/

Definitions of histaminase word

noun histaminase an enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of histamine, used in treating allergies. 1
noun histaminase an enzyme, occurring in the digestive system, that inactivates histamine by removal of its amino group 0
noun histaminase an enzyme found in the animal digestive system, capable of inactivating histamine 0

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Origin of histaminase

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; histamine + -ase

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Parts of speech for Histaminase

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histaminase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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