| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Biogenic Amines | Health | 1: A group of naturally occurring amines derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of the natural amino acids. Many have powerful physiological effects (e.g., histamine, serotonin, epinephrine, tyramine). Those derived from aromatic amino acids, and also their synthetic analogs (e.g., amphetamine), are of use in pharmacology. (references) | |
| 2: Amines produced by the action of living organisms or amines that are essential to life and its maintenance. (references) | |||
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