neurocrine

adjective

neu·​ro·​crine

ˈn(y)u̇rəkrə̇n;

-ˌkrin, 

-rīn, 

-rēn

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

neurocrine synaptic transmission

neurocrinism

-krə̇ˌnizəm, 

-ˌkrīˌ-, 

-ˌkrēˌ-

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

neur- + endocrine

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• caroline
• centerline