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Noun: histaminase  hi'sta-mu,neys
  1. (biochemistry) an enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of histamine
    "Histaminase plays a crucial role in regulating histamine levels in the body";
    - diamine oxidase

Derived forms: histaminases

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Histaminase