Etymology

opiomelanocortin

Today it means: A polypeptide, found in the pituitary gland, associated with endorphins and other hormones Full definition →

English cortin ← Ancient Greek μέλᾱς (mélās) ← Proto-Hellenic *mélans
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  1. Englishopio-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*melh₂-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*mélh₂ns
  4. Proto-Hellenic*mélans
  5. Ancient Greekμέλᾱς (mélās)
  6. Englishmelano-
  7. Englishcortin
  8. English todayopiomelanocortin

From opio- + melano- + cortin.

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