neurosecretion

neu·ro·se·cre·tion

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-si-kree-shuh n, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ sɪˈkri ʃən, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-si-kree-shuh n, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ sɪˈkri ʃən, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurosecretion word

noun neurosecretion a chemical secreted by a nerve cell. 1
noun neurosecretion the secretion by certain nerve cells in the brain of biologically active substances, such as hormones, into the bloodstream 0
noun neurosecretion a substance secreted in this way, e.g. a hormone 0

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Origin of neurosecretion

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; neuro- + secretion

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neurosecretion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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