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histamine

2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethan-1-amine, an amine derived from histidine by decarboxylation and released from cells in the immune system as part of an allergic reaction: it is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, and vasodilator.

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