Noun: neurohormone ,n(y)ûr-ow'hor,mown [N. Amer], ,nyûr-ow'hor,mown [Brit]
- A hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)
"Neurohormones play a role in regulating various bodily functions"
Derived forms: neurohormones
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Neurohormone