Definitions for endorphin
ɛnˈdɔr fɪnen·dor·phin

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1. endorphinnoun

   a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties

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1. endorphinnoun

   Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

2. Etymology: From endorphine, from endo(gène) ‘endogenous’ + (mo)rphine ‘morphine’.

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1. endorphin

   Endorphin refers to a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system that have a number of physiological functions. These hormones are primarily known to help decrease the perception of pain, reduce stress, and induce feelings of pleasure or euphoria. The word "endorphin" comes from the words "endogenous", meaning from within the body, and "morphine", which is a powerful pain reliever. The term thus essentially means 'naturally occurring morphine'.

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1. endorphin

   A type of hormone and neurotransmitter created within a living organism and the brain and body of an animal or human being.

   Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 30, 2020  

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1. • Neurochemical
   • Peptide

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How to pronounce endorphin?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of endorphin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of endorphin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=endorphin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Endorphin
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=endorphin