nociceptin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neurologically active oligopeptide related to the opioids.

Word forms

nociceptin nociceptins

Etymology

Of similar construction as nociceptor (which see) but with suffix -in for substances.

Related words

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