- Concept UI
- M0513728
- Scope Note
- Specialized NEURONS that produce hormones, such as NEUROPEPTIDES or BIOGENIC AMINES. They generally are in the NERVOUS SYSTEM, such as HYPOTHALAMUS, but can be found in other organs or systems. These neurons contain dense neurosecretory granules and PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES allowing the rapidly release of NEUROHORMONES into the blood circulation upon stimulation.
- Terms
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Neuroendocrine Cells
Preferred Term
Term UI
T706268
Date09/21/2007
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2009)
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Endocrine Neurons
Term UI
T706450
Date09/25/2007
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2009)