ALL meanings of dynorphin
- noun dynorphin (biochemistry) Any of a class of opioid peptides that arise from the precursor protein prodynorphin. 1
- noun dynorphin an opioid peptide produced in the brain, used as a form of pain relief and in the treatment of cocaine addiction 0
- noun dynorphin (as modifier) 0
- noun dynorphin any of a group of brain peptides that are powerful pain relievers: though similar to endorphins, they differ in derivation, effectiveness, etc. 0