English Explanatory Dictionary

neuropeptide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.

Word forms

neuropeptide neuropeptides

Etymology

From neuro- + peptide.

Derived words

neuropeptide Y neuropeptidome proneuropeptide

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