endorphin in Greek
endorphin in Greek is ενδορφίνη — endorphin means a chemical made in the brain that acts as a messenger between nerve cells and has effects similar to morphine.
endorphin in Greek
ενδορφίνη
Pronounced: endorfini
(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the mammalian brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.
What does "endorphin" mean?
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noun A chemical made in the brain that acts as a messenger between nerve cells and has effects similar to morphine.
"Many runners say exercise releases endorphins that lift their mood."
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endorphin in a sentence
- Many runners say exercise releases endorphins that lift their mood.
- Endorphins help the body cope with pain.
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What is "endorphin" in Greek?
"endorphin" in Greek is ενδορφίνη. endorphin means: A chemical made in the brain that acts as a messenger between nerve cells and has effects similar to morphine.
How do you pronounce ενδορφίνη?
"endorphin" in Greek is ενδορφίνη, pronounced "endorfini".
How do you use "endorphin" in a sentence?
Example: "Many runners say exercise releases endorphins that lift their mood." In Greek, "endorphin" is ενδορφίνη.
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