psychoendocrinology

[ sahy-koh-en-doh-kri-nol-uh-jee, -krahy- ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˌɛn doʊ krɪˈnɒl ə dʒi, -kraɪ- /

noun

the study of the relationship between the endocrine system and various symptoms or types of mental illness.
Also called neuroendocrinology.

Origin of psychoendocrinology

First recorded in 1950–55; psycho- + endocrinology