beta-endorphin

[ bey-tuh-en-dawr-fin or, esp. British, bee- ]
/ ˌbeɪ tə ɛnˈdɔr fɪn or, esp. British, ˌbi- /

noun

a potent endorphin released by the anterior pituitary gland in response to pain, trauma, exercise, or other forms of stress.

Origin of beta-endorphin

First recorded in 1975–80

Words nearby beta-endorphin

beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-adrenergic receptor, beta-agonist, beta-blocker, beta-carotene, beta-endorphin, beta-fructofuranosidase, beta-glucuronidase, beta-hemolytic streptococci, beta-indoleacetic acid, beta-lactam

Medical definitions for beta-endorphin

beta-endorphin

n.

An endorphin produced by the pituitary gland that is a potent pain suppressant.