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en·dor·phin 
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n. Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are found mainly in the brain. Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions. Main Entry: en·dor·phin Pronunciation: en-'dor-f&n Function: noun : any of a group of endogenous peptides (as enkephalin and dynorphin) found especially in the brain that bind chiefly to opiate receptors and produce some of the same pharmacological effects (as pain relief) as those of opiates; specifically : BETA-ENDORPHIN
( P ) Pronunciation Key (
n-dôr
f
n)
n. Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are found mainly in the brain. Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions. Main Entry: en·dor·phin Pronunciation: en-'dor-f&n Function: noun : any of a group of endogenous peptides (as enkephalin and dynorphin) found especially in the brain that bind chiefly to opiate receptors and produce some of the same pharmacological effects (as pain relief) as those of opiates; specifically : BETA-ENDORPHIN