vasoactive amine

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A substance containing amino groups, such as histamine or serotonin, that acts on the blood vessels to alter their permeability or to cause vasodilation.

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Words nearby vasoactive amine

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How to use vasoactive amine in a sentence

Diethyl sulphide is a colorless syrupy liquid, as well as diethyl amine and diethyl ether.
Synthesis of 2-methyl-4-selenoquinazolone, 2-phenylbenzoselenazole, and its derivatives|Y-Gwan Chen
When crushed, these tissues give off a very fetid odor, which is due to this amine.
The Chemistry of Plant Life|Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
Amine, who also heard it, was in a moment at his side with a loaded pistol in each hand.
The Phantom Ship|Frederick Marryat
Amine, without reply, went into the front room and looked out of the window.
The Phantom Ship|Frederick Marryat

“Follow me,” replied Amine, leading Philip to an inner room on the upper floor.
The Phantom Ship|Frederick Marryat