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Histamine
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a compound released by cells in response to injury, allergy, or immune reactions, causing inflammation, itching, and other allergy symptoms
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
histamines
Examples
Antihistamines are commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions by blocking histamine receptors.
