enkephalin (redirected from encephalin)

en·keph·a·lin  (n-kf-ln)

n.

Either of two closely related pentapeptides having opiate qualities and occurring in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.

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[Greek enkephalos, in the head (en-, in; see en in Indo-European roots + kephal, head; see ghebh-el- in Indo-European roots) + -in.]

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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