histamine
US /ˈhɪs.tə.miːn/
UK /ˈhɪs.tə.miːn/
名詞
組胺
a compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
範例:
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The body releases histamine during an allergic reaction.
身體在過敏反應期間釋放組胺。
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Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine.
抗組胺藥通過阻斷組胺的作用來發揮作用。