Psychoneuroendocrinology

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Psychoneuroendocrinology

Psychoneuroendocrinology (pronounced: psy·cho·neu·ro·en·do·cri·nol·o·gy) is a branch of medicine that studies the interaction between the nervous system, the endocrine system, and psychology. This field of study is concerned with the interplay between these systems and how they affect mental and physical health.

Etymology

The term "psychoneuroendocrinology" is derived from the fields it encompasses: "psycho-" for psychology, "neuro-" for neurology, and "-endocrinology" for endocrinology.

Related Terms

  • Neuroendocrinology: A branch of biology and medicine concerned with the interaction between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
  • Psychoneuroimmunology: The study of the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body.
  • Endocrinology: The branch of biology and medicine concerned with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
  • Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

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