endorphin

Noun
  1. A neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties (synset 114833227)
    is a type of:
    • peptide - amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
    • neurochemical - any organic substance that occurs in neural activity
    subtypes:
    • beta endorphin - an endorphin produced by the pituitary gland that suppresses pain
    • enkephalin - an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere

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