neurohormonal
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- adjective
- /ˌnjʊəroʊˈhɔːrmənl/
- Specialized
- The development and progression of heart failure is characterized by a progressive loss of the ability of endogenous compensatory vasoactive peptides to counter the actions of vasoconstrictor neurohormonal systems.
- neurohormonal systems
- neurohormonal effect
Examples
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Over the past decade, digoxin use has increased because of recognition of its neurohormonal effect (i.e., on the RAAS and sympathetic nervous system), especially when used at low doses.
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And that's because of this neurohormonal reflex, OK, But that's not the way, of course, most reflexes work.
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Even so, the difficulties in replicating a neurohormonal matrix in a digital framework are categorically different from, say, running Windows in Mac OS.
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Thus, empirical models studying the role of trait vulnerability in depression, and particularly in postpartum depression, should consider the role of neurohormonal reorganization and other possible factors.
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We now know, however, that this positive inotropic effect occurs at doses of 250 micrograms or more per day; at lower doses, its effect is mainly neurohormonal, and it has little inotropic activity.
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The neurohormonal chemistries of sexuopathology were unknown and unknowable to Krafft-Ebing or anyone else in the 19th century, as the sex hormones were not isolated.
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She goes on to explain that by doing this, she hopes to "get a better handle on the neurohormonal mechanisms that influence female Gouldian finches' abilities to manipulate the sex ratio of their offspring when they mate with a male of the wrong head color."
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For instance, an additional speculation might be that there is a prospective role of neurohormonal reorganization in causing distressed mood and personality alterations, which might play a generative linkage to feelings of vulnerability, self-criticism, and depression.
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The neurohormonal response plays a crucial role in regulating stress levels in the body.
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Research indicates that neurohormonal connections significantly influence emotional reactions.
Synonyms
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Relating to the nervous system and the body's hormone system working together
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How the brain and nerves work with hormones to control the body
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Neurohormonal joins neuro-, meaning 'nerve', and hormonal from hormone, meaning 'chemical messenger'. So, neurohormonal is a handy word for when nerves and hormones 'talk' to each other and change how the body works.