also: しんけいないぶんぴけい
neuroendocrine system
Technical term in biology and medicine referring to the system that integrates neural and hormonal signals.
The neuroendocrine system plays an important role in the stress response.
Refers specifically to the endocrine system, while 神経内分泌系 includes the neural components that interact with it.
Standard kanji form for this medical/biological term.
Alternate reading with a shorter vowel; both are used in medical contexts.
Compound of 神経 (nerve, neural), 内分泌 (endocrine), and 系 (system).