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 Definitions of enkephalin  [ɛnˈkɛf ə lɪn]  

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

1. (n.) enkephalin
either of two polypeptides that bind to morphine receptors in the central nervous system and have opioid properties of relatively short duration.

Etymology:  (1970–75; < Gk enképhal(os)encephalon+ -in1)

Definition of 'enkephalin' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) enkephalin
an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere

'enkephalin' - Nearby Entries  

enjoy  enjoyment  enkaid  enkephalin  enki  enkidu  enkindled  



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