neurosecretions
/ˌnʊroʊsɪˈkriʃənz/
noun
- Substances produced and released by nerve cells that act like hormones to affect other cells or organs.
- The brain's neurosecretions help regulate growth and metabolism.
- Scientists study neurosecretions to understand how stress affects the body.
- Certain neurosecretions are released during sleep to repair tissues.