psycho-endocrinology

psy·cho·en·do·cri·nol·o·gy

[sahy-koh-en-doh-kri-nol-uh-jee, -krahy-]
noun
the study of the relationship between the endocrine system and various symptoms or types of mental illness.
Also called neuroendocrinology.


Origin:
1950–55; psycho- + endocrinology

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