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histamine in Italian

histamine in Italian is istamina — 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 Italian

istamina
noun
(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 Italian?
"histamine" in Italian is istamina. 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 use "histamine" in a sentence?
Example: "The body releases histamine when it reacts to pollen." In Italian, "histamine" is istamina.
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