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Neuroendocrine Nexus

Meaning

This clinical term denotes the critical anatomical and functional intersection where the nervous system and the endocrine system communicate and coordinate physiological regulation. The nexus primarily centers on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which translate neural signals into hormonal messages that govern virtually all bodily functions, including metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. It represents the master control system for maintaining systemic homeostasis.