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neurohormone

neurohormone

1 7.6
A chemical made by nerve cells that enters the blood to change how other organs work
  • noun
  • /ˌnjʊəroʊˈhɔːrmoʊn/
  • Specialized
: neurohormona
  • Stress can affect the levels of several neurohormones, impacting both mood and physical health.
  • neurohormones and neuropeptides

And so it kind of comes down to one of my favorite neurohormones, oxytocin neurochemicals.

Examples

  • My thesis project back at Penn had been on neurohormones—a class of messenger molecules that could function both as neurotransmitters and as hormones.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Friendly interactions with dogs have been shown to stimulate oxytocin production in humans, and this neurohormone enhances our social sensitivity and increases our trusting and trustworthy behavior.

    Blog text (2)

  • I had hoped that the study of neurohormones might clarify the ancient mind/body problem.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • And so it kind of comes down to one of my favorite neurohormones, oxytocin neurochemicals.

    Dr. Mayim Bialik

  • The neurohormone oxytocin is released during moments of bonding and affection.

  • Research indicates that neurohormones play a crucial role in regulating emotional responses in the brain.

Synonyms

hormone
vsneurohormone
  • Specialized
309 3.5

A chemical made by glands that travels in the blood to affect body parts

is produced by nerve cells and released into blood after nerve impulses

Surface Forms

neurohormone singular
neurohormones plural

Morphology

neurohormone = hormone (transparent) = neuro + hormone

The word is a straightforward combination of the combining form 'neuro-' and 'hormone', so its meaning is readily recoverable from the parts.

Etymology

Neurohormone comes from neuro- 'nerve' and hormone 'to set in motion', so it is a chemical made by nerve cells that is sent into the blood to change or control other parts of the body.