enkephalin

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \in-ˈke-fə-lən, -(ˌ)lin, en-\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \in-ˈke-fə-lən, -(ˌ)lin, en-\

Definitions of enkephalin word

noun enkephalin Either of two compounds that occur naturally in the brain. They are peptides related to the endorphins, with similar physiological effects. 1
noun enkephalin a chemical occurring in the brain, having effects similar to those of morphine 0
noun enkephalin an endorphin that occurs at nerve endings and may serve as a neurotransmitter 0
noun enkephalin (biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects. 0

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enkephalin popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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