noun
- a hormone produced by nerve cells and released into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions
Usage: biology; medical
Examples
- Oxytocin is a neurohormone that plays a role in childbirth and social bonding.
- The hypothalamus produces several important neurohormones.
- Antidiuretic hormone is a neurohormone that helps regulate water balance.
- Scientists study how neurohormones affect behavior and mood.
- The release of neurohormones can be triggered by stress or other stimuli.
- Neurohormones bridge the gap between the nervous and endocrine systems.