neuropeptide

noun neu·ro·pep·tide \ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈpep-ˌtīd, ˌnyu̇r-\

Definition of NEUROPEPTIDE

: an endogenous peptide that influences neural activity or functioning

1975

Medical Dictionary

noun neu·ro·pep·tide \ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈpep-ˌtīd\

: an endogenous peptide (as an endorphin or an enkephalin) that influences neural activity or functioning

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