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 Definitions of endorphin  [ɛnˈdɔr fɪn]  

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Definition of 'endorphin' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) endorphin
any of a group of peptides, resembling opiates, that are released in the body in response to stress or trauma and that react with the brain's opiate receptors to reduce the sensation of pain.

Etymology:  (1970–75; end(ogenous) (m)orphine)

Definition of 'endorphin' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) endorphin
a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties

'endorphin' - Nearby Entries  

end organ  endoplasm  endoprocta  endorphin  endorse  endorsed  endorsement  



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