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Psychoneuroendocrine Immunology

Meaning

Psychoneuroendocrine Immunology (PNEI) is the scientific field examining communication and regulatory interactions among the central nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system. It investigates how psychological states, including stress, influence physiological processes, particularly immune function, via neurochemical and hormonal pathways. PNEI offers a framework for understanding mental and physical health’s significant interconnectedness.