noun
opioid peptide
Biochemistry term for endogenous peptides that bind to opioid receptors; includes endorphins, enkephalins, and dynorphins.
オピオイドペプチドは鎮痛作用を持つ。
Opioid peptides have analgesic effects.
エンドルフィンは代表的なオピオイドペプチドである。
Endorphins are a typical opioid peptide.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity in technical writing.
Loanword from English 'opioid peptide', combining 'opioid' and 'peptide'.