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enkephalin

/ɛnˈkɛf.ə.lɪn/

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noun

/ɛnˈkɛf.ə.lɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее эндорфин с опиатными свойствами, который естественным образом встречается в головном мозге, спинном мозге и других частях тела.

A noun referring to an endorphin with opiate qualities that occurs naturally in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.

  1. Endogenous opioid peptideC2formalmedical

    A naturally occurring peptide in the brain and spinal cord that binds to opioid receptors, acting as a pain reliever and mood regulator.

    ruЭндогенный опиоидный пептид

    • Enkephalins are released in response to pain to reduce its perception.
    • The study focused on how enkephalins modulate stress responses.
    • Scientists are exploring synthetic analogs of enkephalins for pain management.
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