neurohormone

noun

neu·ro·hor·mone | \ ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈhȯr-ˌmōn

, ˌnyu̇r-\

Definition of neurohormone

: a hormone (such as acetylcholine or norepinephrine) produced by or acting on nervous tissue

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The third was Roger Guillemin, who received his Nobel for research on neurohormones. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Salk President Blackburn named to list of influential women," 8 Sep. 2017

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neurohormone

noun

neu·ro·hor·mone | \ -ˈhȯr-ˌmōn

: a hormone (as acetylcholine or norepinephrine) produced by or acting on nervous tissue