Usually means: Natural peptides, modulate pain, mood.
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  1. enkephalins: Merriam-Webster
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  3. enkephalins: Wiktionary
  4. enkephalins: Dictionary.com
  5. Enkephalins: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
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  1. Enkephalins: Encyclopedia

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  1. enkephalins: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
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  3. Enkephalins: Merck Manuals
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Definitions from Wiktionary (enkephalin)

noun:  (biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects
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