histamins
/ˈhɪstəmɪnz/
noun
- Plural of histamine; chemical substances in the body that are released during allergic reactions and cause symptoms like itching and swelling.
- The lab measured the level of histamins in the patient's blood after the allergy test.
- Certain medications can reduce the effects of histamins in the bloodstream.
- When the body encounters an allergen, it releases histamins that cause sneezing and watery eyes.