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noun - a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are found mainly in the brain.
ENDORPHIN - Endorphins (contracted from "endogenous morphine") are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones in humans and other animals. They are pro...
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| A natural pain-killer, this "oxygenous morphine" is released by the brain during body stress |
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| Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are found mainly in the brain. Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions. |
| a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties |
| a chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy |
| Any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides which activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect. |
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| Endorphins (contracted from "endogenous morphine") are endogenous opioid neuropeptides and peptide hormones in humans and other animals. They are produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland. The term "endorphins" implies a pharmacological activity (analogous to the activity of the corticosteroid category of biochemicals) as opposed to a specific chemical formulation. It consists of two parts: endo- and -orphin; these are short forms of the words endogenous and morphine, intended to mean "a morphine-like substance originating from within the body". The class of endorphins includes three compounds -endorphin, -endorphin, and -endorphin which preferentially bind to -opioid receptors. The principal function of endorphins is to inhibit the communication of pain signals; they may also produce a feeling of euphoria very similar to that produced by other opioids.* |