opioidlike

English

Etymology

opioid +‎ -like

Adjective

opioidlike (comparative more opioidlike, superlative most opioidlike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of opioids.
   • 2008 May 6, Jane E. Brody, “The Growing Wave of Teenage Self-Injury”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     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.