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neurohormone

/ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈhɔː.məʊn/

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noun

/ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈhɔː.məʊn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее гормон, который выделяется в кровоток в ответ на нервные импульсы, например, норадреналин или вазопрессин.

A noun referring to a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to nerve impulses, such as norepinephrine or vasopressin.

  1. Hormone released by nerve cellsC1formalmedical

    A chemical substance produced and released by neurons, which acts as a hormone to influence the function of other cells or organs.

    ruНейрогормон

    • Norepinephrine is a well-known neurohormone involved in the fight-or-flight response.
    • Vasopressin, a neurohormone, regulates water balance in the body.
    • The release of neurohormones can be triggered by stress or nerve impulses.
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