Opiorphin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Opiorphin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A painkilling chemical compound first isolated from human saliva.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A painkilling chemical compound first isolated from human saliva.
Example Sentences
Our saliva contains one painkiller that is stronger than morphine. It is called opiorphin, and was only discovered in 2006.
Word Forms
- opiorphins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenoperidine, opiate, levophenacylmorphan, operidine, opioid, alletorphine.
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