neurohumor
/ˌnʊroʊˈhjuːmər/
noun
- A chemical substance released by nerve endings that transmits signals to other cells, such as neurons or muscles.
- Doctors study how neurohumors affect mood and behavior.
- Acetylcholine is a well-known neurohumor that helps muscles contract.
- The release of a neurohumor allows nerve cells to communicate with each other.
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