Neurohormone
- Pronunciation
- /NEW-roh-HOR-mohn/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Neurohormone
- Plural
- Neurohormones
Definition
A chemical messenger produced by neurons that acts on target cells to transmit information, often regulating physiological processes.
Etymology
From Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve', and 'hormone' meaning 'messenger'.
Example
The neurohormone prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH) triggers the development of insect wings.