Opioidlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of opioids.

    "Experts theorize that it may be reinforced by the release in the brain of opioidlike endorphins that result in a natural high and emotional relief."

Example

More examples

"Experts theorize that it may be reinforced by the release in the brain of opioidlike endorphins that result in a natural high and emotional relief."

Etymology

From opioid + -like.

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