enkephalin

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Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects
an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere
{i} natural chemical having opiate characteristics that is secreted in the brain and spinal cord and acts as painkiller (Biochemistry)

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met-enkephalin
One of a pair of pentapeptides, (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met) occurring naturally in the brain, that affects pain perception