Opiomelanocortin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Opiomelanocortin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A polypeptide, found in the pituitary gland, associated with endorphins and other hormones.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A polypeptide, found in the pituitary gland, associated with endorphins and other hormones.
Word Forms
- opiomelanocortins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proopiomelanocortin, melanocortin, preproopiomelanocortin, propiomelanocortin, endomorphin, melanostatin.
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