neurophysin

noun

neu·​ro·​phy·​sin -ˈfī-sᵊn How to pronounce neurophysin (audio)
: any of several brain hormones that bind with and carry either oxytocin or vasopressin

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“Neurophysin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurophysin. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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