Neuroendocrine is a word that is used to describe the hormones that are produced by the brain and the nervous system. These hormones play a role in a lot of important processes in the body, including the regulation of the body's temperature and the function of the immune system.
NOUN
of or relating to the nervous and endocrine systems (especially as they function together)
1
Neuroendocrine systems of the hypothalamus.
2
It is classified as a neuroendocrine disorder.
3
The hypothalamus is a neuroendocrine organ.
4
A neuroendocrine predisposition for homosexuality in men.
5
Neuroendocrine perspectives on social attachment and love.
6
There is a neuroendocrine role for LTC4 in luteinizing hormone secretion.
7
This may also link the CSF to neuroendocrine events.
8
Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress.
9
See the neuroendocrine tumors discussion page for statistical citations.
10
Neuroendocrine carcinoma affects many different parts of the body.