neuropeptide

[noor-oh-pep-tahyd, nyoor-]

neu·ro·pep·tide

[noor-oh-pep-tahyd, nyoor-]
noun
any of various short-chain peptides, as endorphins, that function as neuromodulators in the nervous system and as hormones in the endocrine system.

Origin:
1970–75; neuro- + peptide
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neuropeptide (ˌnjʊərəʊˈpɛptaɪd)
 
n
a peptide produced by neural tissue, esp one with hormonal activity

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neuropeptide neu·ro·pep·tide (n&oobreve;r'ō-pěp'tīd', ny&oobreve;r'-)
n.
Any of various peptides found in neural tissue, such as endorphins and enkephalins.

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