endorphin
What is another word for endorphin? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A chemical made in the brain that acts as a messenger between nerve cells and has effects similar to morphine.
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How to use endorphin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
release endorphins
endorphin rush
boost endorphins
natural endorphins
It is used in both everyday talk and scientific writing, usually in the plural.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from French endorphine, which combined the start of endogène, meaning produced within, with morphine.
Full origin of endorphin →Frequently asked questions
What is an endorphin?
An endorphin is a peptide hormone found in the brain of mammals that acts as a neurotransmitter and works somewhat like morphine.
Where does the word endorphin come from?
It comes from French endorphine, formed from a word meaning produced within and the word morphine.
How do you pronounce endorphin?
In American English it is said en-DOR-fin, with the stress on the second syllable.
