Neurohormone

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any hormone that stimulates the nervous system.

    "Together with this is the influence of an infinite number of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, environmental hazards, and accidental programmings."

  2. 2
    a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin) wordnet

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"Together with this is the influence of an infinite number of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, environmental hazards, and accidental programmings."

Etymology

From neuro- + hormone.

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nervous system

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