enkephalin

enkephalin Definition

en·kepha·lin (en kef′ə lin)

noun

an endorphin that occurs at nerve endings and may serve as a neurotransmitter

enkephalin Usage Examples

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produce: Both periaquiductal gray and substantia gelatinosa neurons produce the opioid peptide enkephalin ( 11 ).
call: These special neurons make a pain blocking agent called enkephalin.

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