neurosecretion en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-wr̥ Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥der. Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron) Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-)der. English neuro- English secretion English neurosecretion From neuro- + secretion.
Meanings
- the synthesis and release of hormones by neurons
- a hormone so secreted
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neurosecretions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
it neurosecrezione (synthesis and release of hormones by neurons) · fr neurosécrétion (a hormone so secreted) · fr neurosécrétion (synthesis and release of hormones by neurons)