Endorphins
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| Endorphins | |
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| Term | Endorphins |
| Short definition | Endorphins (en-DOR-fin) One of several endorphins in the body that can relieve pain and induce a sense of well-being. Endorphins are peptides (small proteins) that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Endorphins - (pronounced) (en-DOR-fin) One of several endorphins in the body that can relieve pain and induce a sense of well-being. Endorphins are peptides (small proteins) that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. An endorphin is a type of neurotransmitter
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Endorphins
- Wikipedia's article - Endorphins
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