HealthSeptember 6, 2026
exerines
EK-suh-reenz
Definition
A term used in the article referring to specific signaling proteins and metabolites released into the bloodstream in response to physical activity.
Etymology
This is a specialized, likely portmanteau term derived from 'exercise' and the suffix '-ines', which is commonly used in biochemistry to denote various chemical substances or proteins.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe the chemical messengers released during exercise that mediate health benefits, noting that these substances are particularly responsive to high-intensity training.
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