endorphinnoun [ C ]
uk/enˈdɔː.fɪn/us/enˈdɔːr.fɪn/specializeda chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
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- arnica
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- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
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- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
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- resin
- tannin
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Examples from literature
- Endorphins make problems look smaller and make you feel better about your life.
- This means happy chemicals called endorphins are made, and we experience a strong feeling of pleasure.
- When you laugh, your body makes chemicals called endorphins.
- Because I make such a point of getting in my workout every day, my husband has accused me of being an endorphin junkie, and he is right!
- Endorphins are powerful, with painkilling and euphoric effects equal to or greater than heroin, but without any undesirable side effects.
- If chemists could learn to cheaply synthesize endorphins I'm sure that millions of people would want to become addicted to them.