histamine

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Noun — A chemical compound in the body that is released during allergic reactions and causes effects such as widened capillaries and muscle contraction.

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It is a technical term in biochemistry that is also common in everyday talk about allergies.

Etymology

The word was formed in English from hist(idine) plus the chemical ending -amine. Histamine is made from histidine through the loss of a carbon dioxide unit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is histamine?

Histamine is a chemical in the body that is released during allergic reactions. It widens capillaries, makes smooth muscle contract, and stimulates stomach acid.

What does histamine do in an allergic reaction?

During an allergic reaction the body releases histamine, which causes effects such as widening of the capillaries. Many allergy medicines are designed to counter its effects.

Is histamine countable?

It can be either countable or uncountable. The plural form is histamines.

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