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Preferred Name

Neuroendocrine System
Synonyms

neuroendocrine

Neuroendocrine

Neurosecretory System

Neuroendocrine System

Definitions

A system of neurosecretory neurons that release hormones to the circulatory system.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C12945

ALT_DEFINITION

Having to do with the interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Neuroendocrine describes certain cells that release hormones into the blood in response to stimulation of the nervous system.

code

C12945

DEFINITION

A system of neurosecretory neurons that release hormones to the circulatory system.

Display_Name

Neurosecretory System

FULL_SYN

neuroendocrine

Neuroendocrine

Neurosecretory System

Neuroendocrine System

label

Neuroendocrine System

Legacy Concept Name

Neuroendocrine_System

Preferred_Name

Neuroendocrine System

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C12945

Semantic_Type

Body System

UMLS_CUI

C0027912

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C33904

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