Enophthalmos Health Dictionary

A group of small protein molecules produced in the brain and by nerve endings elsewhere in the body. Enkephalins have an analgesic effect and are also thought to affect mood. Enkephalins are similar to endorphins but have a slightly different chemical composition and are released by different nerve endings.enophthalmos A sinking inwards of the eyeball. Enophthalmos is most often caused by fracture of the eye socket or shrinkage of the eye due to the formation of scar tissue following injury.

enteric-coated tablet A tablet whose surface is covered with a substance that is resistant to the action of stomach juices. Enteric-coated tablets pass undissolved through the stomach into the small intestine, where the covering dissolves and the contents are absorbed. Such tablets are used either when the drug might harm the stomach lining or when the stomach juices may affect the efficacy of the drug.... enkephalins