narcotin

/nɑːrˈkɒtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical opioid peptide said to be involved in pain relief and possibly involved in the mechanisms of opioid addiction.

“Researchers were studying the effects of narcotin on pain perception in patients.”

Synonyms

  • endorphin
  • opioid

Antonyms

  • analgesic-inhibitor
  • nociceptor