neuroendocrine

adjective

neu·​ro·​en·​do·​crine ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈen-də-krən 

-ˌkrīn, 

-ˌkrēn, 

ˌnyu̇r-

1

: of, relating to, or being a hormonal substance that influences the activity of nerves

2

: of, relating to, or functioning in neurosecretion

Examples of neuroendocrine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jobs was already suffering from neuroendocrine tumor, a form of pancreatic cancer, when Johnson broke the news. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Although the condition has traditionally been viewed as gynecological or ovarian, newer research shows it is driven by broader endocrine and hormonal dysfunction involving insulin, androgens, neuroendocrine hormones and ovarian hormones. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026

Some type of pancreatic cancers offer more of a chance of survival, including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, which develop in hormone-producing cells. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026

Doctors said Emily, just like Tim, also needed treatment for a liver abscess after her Whipple procedure for her neuroendocrine tumor, a slower-growing tumor. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for neuroendocrine

• aconitine
• anopheline
• antipyrine
• bromocriptine
• chlorhexidine
• clomipramine
• creatinine
• desipramine
• guanethidine
• heterodyne
• imipramine
• meperidine

Medical Definition

neuroendocrine

adjective

neu·​ro·​en·​do·​crine -ˈen-də-krən, -ˌkrīn, -ˌkrēn 

1

: of, relating to, or being a hormonal substance that influences the activity of nerves

2

: of, relating to, or functioning in neurosecretion