neurohormonal
|neu-ro-hor-mo-nal|
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/ˌnʊroʊhɔːrˈmoʊnəl/
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/ˌnjʊərəʊhɔːˈməʊnəl/
nerve-related hormones
Etymology
'neurohormonal' originates from the combination of 'neuro-' from Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'hormonal' from 'hormone' which is derived from Greek 'hormōn' meaning 'that which sets in motion'.
'neurohormonal' was formed by combining the terms 'neuro-' and 'hormonal' to describe the interaction between the nervous system and hormones.
Initially, it referred to the interaction between nerves and hormones, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting hormones that are produced by nerve cells and released into the bloodstream.
The neurohormonal response is crucial in regulating stress.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/11 08:19