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histamine
amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
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aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine
oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
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enamine
an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
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monoamine
a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
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ptomain, ptomaine
any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
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monoamine neurotransmitter
a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission
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putrescine
a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter
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cadaverine
a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
