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词汇 histamine
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Definition of histamine in English:

histamine

noun ˈhɪstəmiːn
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A compound which is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.

    〔生化〕组胺

    A heterocyclic amine; chemical formula: C₅H₉N₃

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Allergic reactions involve the release of histamine, a chemical that triggers inflammation and swelling.
    • Opioids can cause itching, by releasing histamine from mast cells.
    • Quercetin reduces histamine degranulation and the subsequent release of histamine and inflammatory leukotrienes.
    • In anaphylactic reactions it does switch off the cells that are releasing histamine…
    • The allergic reaction causes the cells to release histamine, a chemical which prompts the sneezing and itching impulse.

Derivatives

  • histaminic

  • adjectivehɪstəˈmɪnɪkˌhɪstəˈmɪnɪk
    Biochemistry
    • This drug has minimal activity at histaminic, serotonergic, cholinergic or adrenergic receptor sites.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Antipsychotics with lower potency have a greater affinity for histaminic, alpha-adrenergic and muscarinic receptors.
      • Depending on the specific drug, there may be effects on muscarinic, adrenergic, or histaminic receptors.

Origin

Early 20th century: blend of histidine and amine.

Definition of histamine in US English:

histamine

noun
Biochemistry
  • A compound which is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.

    〔生化〕组胺

    A heterocyclic amine; chemical formula: C₅H₉N₃

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The allergic reaction causes the cells to release histamine, a chemical which prompts the sneezing and itching impulse.
    • Opioids can cause itching, by releasing histamine from mast cells.
    • Quercetin reduces histamine degranulation and the subsequent release of histamine and inflammatory leukotrienes.
    • Allergic reactions involve the release of histamine, a chemical that triggers inflammation and swelling.
    • In anaphylactic reactions it does switch off the cells that are releasing histamine…

Origin

Early 20th century: blend of histidine and amine.

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