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Etymology of the English word neuroendocrinology

the English word neuroendocrinology

using the English prefix neuro-

derived from the Greek word neuron, νεῦρον (tendon; nerve; cordlike structure, sinew, tendon)

derived from the English word endocrinology

derived from the English word endocrine

derived from the Greek word krinein, κρίνω (to separate)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *krei-

using the English prefix endo-

derived from the Greek prefix endo-, ἐνδο-

derived from the Greek word endon, ἔνδον (within)

using the English suffix -crine

using the English suffix -logy

Word found in Modern English