neuroendocrine

neu·ro·en·do·crine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊˈɛn də krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, -ˌkrin, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊˈɛn də krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, -ˌkrin, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neuroendocrine word

adjective neuroendocrine of or relating to the interactions between the nervous and endocrine systems, especially in relation to hormones. 1
noun neuroendocrine Relating to or involving both nervous stimulation and endocrine secretion. 1
adjective neuroendocrine of, relating to, or denoting the dual control of certain body functions by both nervous and hormonal stimulation 0
adjective neuroendocrine of or having to do with neuroendocrinology 0

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Origin of neuroendocrine

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; neuro- + endocrine

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neuroendocrine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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