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histaminic

his·ta·mine
H h

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-tuh-meen, -min]
    • /ˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-tuh-meen, -min]
    • /ˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn/

Definitions of histaminic word

  • noun histaminic 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 histaminic Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from histidine and used chiefly in the diagnosis of gastric and circulatory functions. 1

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Origin of histaminic

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 Histaminic

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adverb
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preposition
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histaminic 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.
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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