neurosecretory
/ˌnʊroʊˈsɛkrəˌtɔri/
adjective
- Relating to the production and release of hormones by nerve cells (neurons).
- The neurosecretory cells in the brain release hormones that control growth.
- Scientists study neurosecretory activity to understand how stress affects the body.
- Damage to neurosecretory pathways can disrupt the body's internal balance.