H1 receptor

noun

: a receptor for histamine on cell membranes that modulates the dilation of blood vessels and the contraction of smooth muscle see h1 antagonist

Dictionary Entries Near H1 receptor

H1N1

H1 receptor

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“H1 receptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/H1%20receptor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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