Neuroimmunomodulation
| Definition: |
Influences of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems) upon the immune system, principally by biochemical (i.e., neurotransmitters, receptors, etc.) and by direct neural routes. This is a two-way information transfer system. |
| Notes: |
eff of nervous system on immune system; DF: NEUROIMMUNOMOD |
| Previously Indexed: |
Immune System or specific (1982-1988),Immunity or specific (1982-1988),Neuroregulators or specific (1983-1988),Neurosecretory Systems (1987-1988) |
Neuroimmunomodulation Definitions and Terms
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