Definition

A type of enzyme that helps break down histamine in the body, particularly in the digestive system.

Example

Histaminase plays a crucial role in regulating histamine levels after meals.

Conversation

Have you heard about histaminase and its role in digestion?

Yeah, I read that it helps break down histamine in the body.

Exactly! I find it fascinating how enzymes like histaminase work.

It really is interesting; enzymes play such a crucial role in our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Histaminase → It is formed from "histamine" (from Greek "histaminē", meaning tissue) and "-ase" (a suffix used in biochemistry to denote enzymes). The word refers to an enzyme that breaks down histamine in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'histamine' as relating to 'tissue' and '-ase' indicating an enzyme, so histaminase is an enzyme that works on histamine in the body.

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