Exorphin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exorphin is a noun meaning Any compound, formed outside of the brain, that interacts with opiate receptors; especially any of a range of peptides, formed during the metabolism of gluten, that are thought to disrupt brain function in autistic children.
Meaning
Any compound, formed outside of the brain, that interacts with opiate receptors; especially any of a range of peptides, formed during the metabolism of gluten, that are thought to disrupt brain function in autistic children.
Word Forms
- exorphins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exorphine, xorphanol, etorphine, orexigen, deltorphin, oxilorphan.
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