ENDORPHIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties

Categories: Neurochemical, Peptide

Synonyms

Endorphin

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "endorphin" was borrowed from French endorphine.

🧩 Fun Fact

French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.

➡️ Words that Start with EN

Engaging Energetically Enlightened Enchanters Enjoying Endodontia Enumerating Enriched Engages Enroll Enfranchised Enameling

Words that End with IN ⬅️

Margin Methicillin Midbrain Midvein Min Mitomycin Moccasin Moleskin Mombin Mordvin Mortmain Moulmein