neuropeptide

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noun

Any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.

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Meanings

nounneuropeptide (plural neuropeptides)

plural neuropeptides

  1. biochemistryAny of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.

Origin

From neuro- + peptide.

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Translations

Catalan neuropèptid
  • neuropèptidpeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
Finnish neuropeptidi
  • neuropeptidipeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
French neuropeptide
  • neuropeptidepeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
Italian neuropeptide
  • neuropeptidepeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
Spanish neuropéptido
  • neuropéptidopeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
Turkish nöropeptit
  • nöropeptitpeptide that function as a neurotransmitter
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APA

neuropeptide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuropeptide

MLA

“neuropeptide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuropeptide. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neuropeptide,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuropeptide.

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