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Neuroendocrine-Immune Crosstalk

Meaning

The intricate, bidirectional communication network and signaling pathways that connect the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system, enabling the body to coordinate a unified response to internal and external stressors. This continuous molecular dialogue ensures physiological adaptation, homeostasis, and survival by regulating inflammation, metabolism, and mood. Disruptions in this crosstalk are central to the pathophysiology of many chronic diseases, including stress-related and autoimmune conditions.