Associations to the word «Enkephalin»

Wiktionary

ENKEPHALIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects

Dictionary definition

ENKEPHALIN, noun. An endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere.

Wise words

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