gut-brain axis en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A complex, two-way communication network linking the central nervous system (brain) and the enteric nervous system (gut); involving neural, endocrine, immune, and microbial signals that influence mood, cognition, digestion, and stress response.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gut-brain axes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |