H2 receptor
noun
: a receptor for histamine on cell membranes that modulates the stimulation of heart rate and the secretion of gastric acid
called also H2 histamine receptor
see h2 antagonistCite this Entry
“H2 receptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/H2%20receptor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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