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Neuroendocrine-Immune Network

Meaning

The integrated, bidirectional communication system involving the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, which collectively maintains physiological integrity and adaptation to stress or pathology. This network ensures that psychological, hormonal, and inflammatory signals are centrally coordinated, profoundly influencing overall health and disease susceptibility. A disruption in this intricate balance can manifest as chronic stress-related hormonal dysregulation or autoimmune conditions.