neuropeptide

neu·ro·pep·tide

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-pep-tahyd, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊˈpɛp taɪd, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-pep-tahyd, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊˈpɛp taɪd, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neuropeptide word

noun neuropeptide any of various short-chain peptides, as endorphins, that function as neuromodulators in the nervous system and as hormones in the endocrine system. 1
noun neuropeptide Any of a group of compounds that act as neurotransmitters and are short-chain polypeptides. 1
noun neuropeptide a peptide produced by neural tissue, esp one with hormonal activity 0
noun neuropeptide an endorphin or other peptide in neural tissue 0

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Origin of neuropeptide

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; neuro- + peptide

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neuropeptide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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