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n. - The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet.

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Usage examples (33)
  • Salvinorin A activates something called the kappa opioid receptors.
  • Salvinorin A activates something called the kappa opioid receptors, which can modulate mania.
  • The fourth molecule in the caseinogen enzyme, called kappa casein is not precipitated by calcium.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, the lads get referred to as kappa when they travel back in time to feudal Japan.
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