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- [his-tuh-meen, -min]
- /ˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn/
- /ˈhɪs.tə.miːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [his-tuh-meen, -min]
- /ˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn/
Definitions of histamine word
- noun histamine 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. 1
- noun histamine Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from histidine and used chiefly in the diagnosis of gastric and circulatory functions. 1
- noun histamine A compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries. 1
- noun histamine chemical compound 1
- noun histamine an amine formed from histidine and released by the body tissues in allergic reactions, causing irritation. It also stimulates gastric secretions, dilates blood vessels, and contracts smooth muscle. Formula: C5H9N3 0
- noun histamine an amine, C5H9N3, produced by the decarboxylation of histidine and found in all organic matter: it is released by the tissues in allergic reactions, lowers the blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, stimulates gastric secretion, etc. 0
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Origin of histamine
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; hist(idine) + -amine
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Parts of speech for Histamine
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histamine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
histamine usage trend in Literature
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- what is the classification of histamine?
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