Endorphin: meaning, definitions and examples

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endorphin

 

[ ษ›nหˆdษ”r.fษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

Endorphins are hormones produced by the body to relieve stress and pain. They function as natural painkillers and are released during exercise, excitement, and sexual activity, leading to feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

Synonyms

analgesic, neurotransmitter, painkiller

Examples of usage

  • After a long run, I felt a rush of endorphins.
  • Pain relief from endorphins can be surprisingly effective.
  • Endorphins are often referred to as the bodyโ€™s natural feel-good chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "endorphin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endorfina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคซเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Endorphin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะดะพั€ั„ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒ‰ใƒซใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endorphine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endorfin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—”๋„๋ฅดํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุฏูˆุฑููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…ๅ•ก่‚ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ endorfini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endรณrafรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะดะพั€ั„ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endorfin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endorfin

Etymology

The term 'endorphin' is derived from the temporal words 'endo-' meaning 'within' and 'morphine', which is an opiate drug known for its pain-relieving properties. The word was first coined in the 1970s by researchers who discovered that the brain produces its own substances similar to morphine. This discovery challenged the previously accepted notion that only external substances could produce effects similar to these powerful pain medications. The role of endorphins has since expanded to include their impact on mood, exercise, and mental health, leading to increased interest in how they can be influenced by lifestyle choices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,875, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.