Enkephalin
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noun.
Either of two closely related pentapeptides having opiate qualities and occurring in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.
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noun.
Any of a group of
pentapeptide
endorphins
that have
opiate
-like effects
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noun.
an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere
Word Usage
"The principal objection came from Hughes and Kosterlitz, who preferred the term enkephalin."
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endorphin
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