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
Words nearby psychoendocrinology
psychodelic,
psychodiagnosis,
psychodiagnostics,
psychodrama,
psychodynamics,
psychoendocrinology,
psychogalvanic,
psychogalvanic response,
psychogalvanometer,
psychogenesis,
psychogenic