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histamine

noun

amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions

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Word length
9
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈhɪstəmiːn

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noun

  1. amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions

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