Definitions | endorphin |
| noun - (biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.
Etymology: From endorphine, from endogène, endo(gène) "endogenous" + morphine, (mo)rphine "morphine".
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