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histamine in Greek

histamine in Greek is ισταμίνη — histamine means a chemical compound in the body that is released during allergic reactions and causes effects such as widened capillaries and muscle contraction.

histamine in Greek

ισταμίνη
noun
Pronounced: istamini
(neurotransmitter) An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

What does "histamine" mean?

  1. noun A chemical compound in the body that is released during allergic reactions and causes effects such as widened capillaries and muscle contraction.
    "The body releases histamine when it reacts to pollen."
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histamine in a sentence

  • The body releases histamine when it reacts to pollen.
  • Some allergy medicines work by blocking the effects of histamine.

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What is "histamine" in Greek?
"histamine" in Greek is ισταμίνη. histamine means: A chemical compound in the body that is released during allergic reactions and causes effects such as widened capillaries and muscle contraction.
How do you pronounce ισταμίνη?
"histamine" in Greek is ισταμίνη, pronounced "istamini".
How do you use "histamine" in a sentence?
Example: "The body releases histamine when it reacts to pollen." In Greek, "histamine" is ισταμίνη.
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