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单词 enkephalin
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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.

    〔生化〕脑啡肽

    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.

    〔生化〕脑啡肽

    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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