English word neurosecretion comes from English secretion, English neuro-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| secretion | English (eng) | The act of hiding something (countable) any substance that is secreted by an organism. (uncountable) the act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland. |
| neuro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system. |
| neurosecretion | English (eng) | A hormone so secreted. The synthesis and release of hormones by neurons. |