English Explanatory Dictionary

opiomelanocortin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polypeptide, found in the pituitary gland, associated with endorphins and other hormones

Word forms

opiomelanocortin opiomelanocortins

Etymology

From opio- + melano- + cortin.

Derived words

proopiomelanocortin
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