en·keph·a·lin ( n-kf  -l n)n. Either of two closely related pentapeptides having opiate qualities and occurring in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. [Greek enkephalos, in the head (en-, in; see en in Indo-European roots + kephal  , head; see ghebh-el- in Indo-European roots) + -in.] |
enkephalin [ɛnˈkɛfəlɪn], encephalin [ɛnˈsɛfəlɪn]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a chemical occurring in the brain, having effects similar to those of morphine See also endorphin
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| Noun | 1. | enkephalin - an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere endorphin - a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties |
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