Psychoneuroimmunology

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Psychoneuroimmunology

Psychoneuroimmunology (pronounced psy·cho·neu·ro·im·mu·nol·o·gy) is a field of study that combines psychology, neurology, and immunology to understand how the mind and body interact. The term was first coined in the 1970s and has since grown into a significant area of research.

Etymology

The term "psychoneuroimmunology" is a combination of "psycho" (mind), "neuro" (nervous system), and "immunology" (study of the immune system). It was first used in the 1970s to describe the study of the interactions between the nervous system and the immune system.

Definition

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body. It explores the role of the mind in health and resistance to disease.

Related Terms

  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
  • Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
  • Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
  • Stress (biology): The body's method of reacting to a challenge or physical and psychological barrier.
  • Immune system: A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases.
  • Nervous system: The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

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