Definition of enkephalin in English:

enkephalin

(also encephalin)

noun ɛnˈkɛf(ə)lɪnenˈkefələn

Biochemistry

Either of two peptide compounds occurring naturally in the brain, related to the endorphins and having similar physiological effects.
Example sentencesExamples
- Endorphin and enkephalins are released, creating a euphoric effect.
- For example, it enhances production of naturally occurring morphine-like substances called endorphins and enkephalins that moderate pain.
- Within a few years, researchers had isolated two classes of peptide molecules, the enkephalins and the endorphins.
- Belief and expectation, cardinal components of hope, can block pain by releasing the brain's endorphins and enkephalins, thereby mimicking the effect of morphine.
- Pleasant diversion and vigorous exercise help as they increase the inborn production of pain killers called endorphins or enkephalins.

Origin

1970s: from Greek enkephalos 'brain' (from en- 'in' + kephalē 'head') + -in¹.

Definition of enkephalin in US English:

enkephalin

nounenˈkefələn

Biochemistry

Either of two compounds that occur naturally in the brain. They are peptides related to the endorphins, with similar physiological effects.
Example sentencesExamples
- Belief and expectation, cardinal components of hope, can block pain by releasing the brain's endorphins and enkephalins, thereby mimicking the effect of morphine.
- Endorphin and enkephalins are released, creating a euphoric effect.
- For example, it enhances production of naturally occurring morphine-like substances called endorphins and enkephalins that moderate pain.
- Pleasant diversion and vigorous exercise help as they increase the inborn production of pain killers called endorphins or enkephalins.
- Within a few years, researchers had isolated two classes of peptide molecules, the enkephalins and the endorphins.

Origin

1970s: from Greek enkephalos ‘brain’ (from en- ‘in’ + kephalē ‘head’) + -in.

单词	enkephalin
释义	Definition of enkephalin in English: enkephalin (also encephalin) noun ɛnˈkɛf(ə)lɪnenˈkefələn Biochemistry Either of two peptide compounds occurring naturally in the brain, related to the endorphins and having similar physiological effects. Example sentencesExamples Endorphin and enkephalins are released, creating a euphoric effect. For example, it enhances production of naturally occurring morphine-like substances called endorphins and enkephalins that moderate pain. Within a few years, researchers had isolated two classes of peptide molecules, the enkephalins and the endorphins. Belief and expectation, cardinal components of hope, can block pain by releasing the brain's endorphins and enkephalins, thereby mimicking the effect of morphine. Pleasant diversion and vigorous exercise help as they increase the inborn production of pain killers called endorphins or enkephalins. Origin 1970s: from Greek enkephalos 'brain' (from en- 'in' + kephalē 'head') + -in¹. Definition of enkephalin in US English: enkephalin nounenˈkefələn Biochemistry Either of two compounds that occur naturally in the brain. They are peptides related to the endorphins, with similar physiological effects. Example sentencesExamples Belief and expectation, cardinal components of hope, can block pain by releasing the brain's endorphins and enkephalins, thereby mimicking the effect of morphine. Endorphin and enkephalins are released, creating a euphoric effect. For example, it enhances production of naturally occurring morphine-like substances called endorphins and enkephalins that moderate pain. Pleasant diversion and vigorous exercise help as they increase the inborn production of pain killers called endorphins or enkephalins. Within a few years, researchers had isolated two classes of peptide molecules, the enkephalins and the endorphins. Origin 1970s: from Greek enkephalos ‘brain’ (from en- ‘in’ + kephalē ‘head’) + -in.
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