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brain hormone
noun
Definition of BRAIN HORMONE
1
: a hormone that is secreted by neurosecretory cells of the insect brain and that stimulates the prothoracic glands to secrete ecdysone
2
: any of various hormones (as serotonin) produced in or acting on the vertebrate brain or central nervous system —not usually used technically
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First Known Use of BRAIN HORMONE
1957
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brain hormone
noun
Medical Definition of BRAIN HORMONE
: any of various hormones (as serotonin and melatonin) produced in or acting on the vertebrate brain or central nervous system—not usually used technically
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