beta endorphinAn endogenous opioid-like substance found in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland that produces a sense of well-being, euphoria, and can reduce physical and emotional pain.Check for active clinical trials using this agentView this agent in the NCI ThesaurusSynonym:beta-endorphinSearch NCI's Drug DictionaryStarts withContainsPlease enter up to 30 characters for your searchBrowse:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ#