neurochemical

American  

[noor-oh-kem-i-kuhl, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to neurochemistry.

2. (of a drug or other substance) affecting the nervous system.

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noun

1. a drug or other substance that affects the nervous system.

Etymology

Origin of neurochemical

First recorded in 1945–50; neuro- + chemical

Example Sentences

It also produces most of the brain's vital neurochemicals, making it a central hub for regulating both physical and emotional states.

From Science Daily

The neurochemicals involved in this process are different than those mediating habit formation and include a chemical messenger called noradrenaline and internally produced opioids such as endorphins.

From Salon

He began to explore the role of pharmacology in treating depression, and in 1965 published a seminal paper positing that depression arose due to low levels of certain neurochemicals, highlighting the role of one, norepinephrine.

From Salon

When it comes to juicing neurochemical hits in the brain, the target of hatred doesn’t matter.

From Salon

The researchers were also interested in identifying the neurochemicals that interact with emotion regulation systems.

From Science Daily