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|Term=Endorphins | |Term=Endorphins | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=Endorphins (en-DOR-fin) One of several endorphins in the body that can relieve pain and induce a sense of well-being. Endorphins are peptides (small proteins) that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 11 January 2023
| Endorphins | |
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| Term | Endorphins |
| Short definition | Endorphins (en-DOR-fin) One of several endorphins in the body that can relieve pain and induce a sense of well-being. Endorphins are peptides (small proteins) that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Endorphins - (pronounced) (en-DOR-fin) One of several endorphins in the body that can relieve pain and induce a sense of well-being. Endorphins are peptides (small proteins) that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. An endorphin is a type of neurotransmitter
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- Wikipedia's article - Endorphins
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