neurosecretion


neu·ro·se·cre·tion

noun \-si-ˈkrē-shən\

Definition of NEUROSECRETION

1
: the process of producing a secretion by neurons
2
: a secretion produced by neurosecretion
neu·ro·se·cre·to·ry \-ˈkrē-tə-rē\ adjective

First Known Use of NEUROSECRETION

1941

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