histaminergic
/ˌhɪstəmɪˈnɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or releasing histamine, a chemical in the body that causes allergic reactions and inflammation.
- Antihistamine drugs work by blocking histaminergic activity in the body.
- The doctor explained that the histaminergic response was causing the patient's hives.
- Some foods can trigger a histaminergic reaction in people with allergies.