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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
histamine
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antihistamine
n
antihistamine
n
Example
Allergies trigger the release of histamine, causing symptoms like sneezing and watery eyes.
The antagonism between histamine and antihistamine drugs is utilized to counteract each other, lessening allergic reactions and diminishing symptoms like itching and inflammation.
