histamine
noun/ˈhɪstəmiːn/
Frequency rank: #18,035 most common English word
Meaning
a chemical compound released by the body during allergic reactions, causing symptoms such as itching, swelling, and sneezing.
Example sentence
After eating shellfish, she took antihistamine tablets to reduce the histamine her body had released.
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