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neuroendocrine

adjective neu·ro·en·do·crine \ ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈen-də-krən , -ˌkrīn , -ˌkrēn , ˌnyu̇r- \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of neuroendocrine

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

2 : of, relating to, or functioning in neurosecretion

Recent Examples of neuroendocrine from the Web

The fourth projection led to the paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus, a key area for neuroendocrine control.

— lydia denworth, Scientific American, "A Command Center in the Mammalian Brain Orchestrates Parenting Behaviors," 11 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of neuroendocrine

1922

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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neuroendocrine

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

medical Definition of neuroendocrine

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

2 : of, relating to, or functioning in neurosecretion

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