endorphin

/ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/

Meanings

noun

Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

Examples :

"After a challenging day at work, Sarah felt a surge of endorphins, which helped her relax and feel better. "

Related Words

morphine noun

/ˈmɔː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfiːn/

A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

"The doctor prescribed morphine to relieve the patient's severe pain. "

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

hormones noun

/ˈhɔrmoʊnz/ /ˈhɔrmənz/

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

"During puberty, teenagers experience many physical and emotional changes because their bodies are producing more hormones. "

found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

peptide noun

/ˈpɛptaɪd/ /ˈpɛptiːd/

Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

"The body uses a specific peptide to signal hunger, prompting us to eat. "

endorphins noun

/ɛnˈdɔrfɪnz/ /ɛnˈdɔrfɪns/

Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

"After a good run, she felt a rush of endorphins, making her feel happy and energized. "

group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

helped verb

/hɛlpt/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

neurotransmitters noun

/ˈnjʊəroʊtrænzˌmɪtərz/ /ˈnʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtərz/

Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

"When you feel happy, your brain releases neurotransmitters like serotonin, which carry the signal to feel good from one nerve cell to another. "

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."