neurohormonaladj.
/ˌnjʊərəhɔːˈməʊnl/, U.S. /ˈˌn(j)ʊroʊˌhɔrˈmoʊn(ə)l/ Physiology.
Of, relating to, involving, or of the nature of a neurohormone. Also: = neuroendocrine adj.
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1940 Science 22 Mar. 298/1 We have shown the existence of a neurohormonal mechanism involving the excitation of the chemoreceptors in the carotid sinus region.
1949 A. Koestler Insight & Outlook v. 69 Digestive disorders..may be explained in direct neurohormonal terms.
1962 Science Survey 3 266 The neuro-hormonal chain of events leading to the olfactory pregnancy block has to some extent been explored.
1988 Biol. Jrnl. Linn. Soc. 34 250 Neurohormonal peptides represent one of the most ubiquitous groups of cellular signalling agents in the animal kingdom.
1997 Independent 28 May 17/2 Tests have shown ME sufferers have abnormalities in neuro-hormonal function, especially in the mid-brain and hypothalamus.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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