noun
- Chemical substances produced by nerve cells that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to other cells; neurotransmitters.
Usage: plural form; technical/medical; also called neurotransmitters
Examples
- Neurohumors like dopamine and serotonin regulate mood and behavior.
- The brain releases neurohumors to communicate between different regions.
- Imbalances in neurohumors can contribute to depression and anxiety.
- Researchers study how neurohumors affect learning and memory.
- Certain medications work by altering the levels of neurohumors in the brain.