neurohormone
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


neu·ro·hor·mone

noun \-ˈhr-ˌmōn\

Definition of NEUROHORMONE

: a hormone (as acetylcholine or norepinephrine) produced by or acting on nervous tissue

Origin of NEUROHORMONE

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1935

neu·ro·hor·mone

noun \-ˈhr-ˌmōn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of NEUROHORMONE

: a hormone (as acetylcholine or norepinephrine) produced by or acting on nervous tissue

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: neurohumor
Previous Word in the Dictionary: neurohormonal
All Words Near: neurohormone

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up neurohormone? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More