Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body. PNI takes an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating psychology, neuroscience, immunology, physiology, genetics, pharmacology, molecular biology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, infectious diseases, e...
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<study> The study of the connection between the mind and the immune system, incorporating methods to use the bodys inherent healing abilities. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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(Learning Modules / Psychology / Stress) The study of the effects of psychological factors (particularly stress) on immune system functioning.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sī′kō-nū′rō-im′ū-nol′ō-jē Definitions: 1. An area of study that focuses on emotional and other psychological states that affect the immune system, rendering the patient less or more susceptible to disease or the course of a disease.
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Psychoneuroimmunology: The study of the connections between the mind and the neural, immune and endocrine (hormonal) systems. The basic concept of psychoneuroimmunology is the concept that the mind and body are inseparable. It follows that stress affects the body's ability to resist disease. The brain influences all sorts of physiological processes...
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psychoneuroimmunology The study of the relationships that exist among the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
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The research area that investigates interactions between psychological processes, such as responses to stress, and the functions of the immune system.
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