English dictionary: words starting with neuroh

noun

The histology of the nervous system; the branch of science dealing with this.

noun

A hormone such as vasopressin or noradrenaline produced by nerve cells and secreted into the circulation.

Usage examples:

B-type natriuretic peptide is a neurohormone secreted from the cardiac ventricles in response to ve…

noun

A physiologically active substance secreted by nervous tissue; a neurohormone or neurotransmitter.

adjective

Originally: both neural and humoral. later: of, relating to, involving, or of the nature of a neurohumour; neurohormonal.

adjective

Of or relating to the neurohypophysis.

noun

The posterior lobe of the hypophysis (pituitary gland), which stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin produced in the hypothalamus.

Usage examples:

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland or neurohypophysis contains unique glial elements referre…