Meaning & use
histamine
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A compound released by cells in response to injury or allergic reaction, causing inflammation and other symptoms.
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The allergy medication works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body.
Eating certain fermented foods can trigger a histamine reaction in sensitive people.
A note on using this word
Antihistamine drugs, common in allergy treatments, work by blocking histamine's action at receptor sites in the body.
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