It consists of two parts: endo- and -orphin; these are short forms of the words endogenous and morphine,intended to mean "a morphine-like substance originating from within the body. (Wikipedia)
"..any of a group of endogenous peptides (as enkephalin) found especially in the brain that bind chiefly to opiate receptors and produce some pharmacological effects (as pain relief)..." (Merriam-Webster dictionary)
Endorphins act as analgesics (diminishing the perception of pain) and as sedatives. (MedicineNet.com)
Endorphins are the body's natural pain medication hormones. Endorphins, when they're released, make us feel better, improve our mood, increase pleasure, and minimize pain.
(Read more here - http://www.howtobefit.com/love-those-endorphins.htm)
In other words, it is also a form of chemical in the brain which creates the feeling of euphoria.
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