Usually means: Natural peptide, modulates pain perception.
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  3. enkephalin: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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  7. enkephalin: Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Ed.
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noun:  (biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects

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