neurosecretion

Release of secreted molecule(s) from axon terminals of specific neurons in the brain into the circulating blood. Examples: 1) release of vasopressin by axon terminals of neurons within the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus 2) release of GnRH, CRF, TRH, & GHRH may also be considered neurosecretion

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.