Associations to the word «Endorphin»

Wiktionary

ENDORPHIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

Dictionary definition

ENDORPHIN, noun. A neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.