dermorphin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heptapeptide first isolated from the skin of South American frogs, and sometimes used illicitly to enhance the performance of racehorses.

Word forms

dermorphin dermorphins

Etymology

See dermo- and -in.

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