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neuroendocrine Definition

neuro·endo·crine (-endō krin′)

adjective

of or having to do with neuroendocrinology

neuroendocrine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tumor: Neuroendocrine tumors in various organ systems in a ten-year period.
  • tumor: It is usually caused by a neuroendocrine tumor located in the pancreas.
  • cell: The pharmacological sensitivity of T-type calcium currents differs between peripheral neurons, central nervous system, and neuroendocrine cells 58.
  • function: Recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome associated with changes in neuroendocrine function.
  • response: The purpose is to test hypotheses about mechanisms of changes in neuroendocrine responses to stress in pregnancy.
  • system: Most cancer tumors of the neuroendocrine system are found in the small bowel or the appendix.