Endorphin: meaning, definitions and examples
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endorphin
[ ษnหdษr.fษชn ]
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 bodyโs natural feel-good chemicals.
Translations
Translations of the word "endorphin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น endorfina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเฅเคฐเฅเคซเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Endorphin
๐ฎ๐ฉ endorfin
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะฝะดะพัััะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ endorfin
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใณใใซใใฃใณ
๐ซ๐ท endorphine
๐ช๐ธ endorfin
๐น๐ท endorfin
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋๋ฅดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุฏูุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ endorfin
๐ธ๐ฐ endorfin
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅก่ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ endorfini
๐ฎ๐ธ endรณrafรญn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝะดะพััะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ endorfin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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