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Abstract
A system of NEURONS that has the specialized function to produce and secrete HORMONES, and that constitutes, in whole or in part, an ENDOCRINE SYSTEM or organ.
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Synonyms
7 entry terms
- Neuroendocrine System
- Neuroendocrine Systems
- Neurosecretory System
- System, Neuroendocrine
- System, Neurosecretory
- Systems, Neuroendocrine
- Systems, Neurosecretory
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Aspects Covered
22 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.
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Indexing Annotation
/physiol: consider also NEUROSECRETION
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History Note
70; NEUROHEMAL ORGAN was see under NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS 1970-83
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Previous Indexing
- Neurosecretion (1966-1969)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Neurosecretory Systems. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009490. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009490
- Neurosecretory Systems. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70081583