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PVN

Meaning

PVN is the clinical abbreviation for the Paraventricular Nucleus, a critical and highly complex neuroendocrine center strategically located in the hypothalamus of the brain. This nucleus is absolutely central to the regulation of numerous homeostatic functions, including the master stress response, energy metabolism, fluid balance, and the direct control of the anterior pituitary gland. Its function is essential for systemic adaptation.