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Histamine

Noun: A compound released by cells in response to allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing itching, swelling, and fluid retention.

Sample Sentence: I took an antihistamine to relieve the itching caused by a histamine reaction from the mosquito bite.

Noun: A biogenic amine that is involved in various physiological processes and acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Sample Sentence: Histamine is responsible for regulating sleep, wakefulness, and appetite in the brain.

Adjective: Relating to or caused by histamine.

Sample Sentence: The histamine response in my body resulted in severe hives and redness.

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