endorphin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \en-ˈdȯr-fən\
- /enˈdɔː.fɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \en-ˈdȯr-fən\

Definitions of endorphin word

noun endorphin Any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides that activate the body’s opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect. 1
noun endorphin any of a class of polypeptides, including enkephalin, occurring naturally in the brain, that bind to pain receptors and so block pain sensation 0
noun endorphin any of several peptides secreted in the brain that have a pain-relieving effect like that of morphine 0
noun endorphin (biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine. 0

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Parts of speech for Endorphin

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endorphin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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