What is another word for putrescine?
Pronunciation: [pjˈuːtɹɪsˌiːn] (IPA) 
Putrescine is a chemical compound that is commonly found in decaying animal and plant matter. It has a pungent odor that can be quite unpleasant. Some synonyms for putrescine include cadaverine, which is also found in decaying flesh, and spermine, a compound found in semen and other bodily fluids. Other related compounds include agmatine, which is found in some fermented foods, and histamine, which is present in many allergic reactions. Putrescine and its related compounds play important roles in various biological processes, including cell growth and division, and they are the subject of ongoing research into their potential medical applications.
