Cerebrovisceral

/ˌsɛrəbroʊˈvɪsərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the brain and the internal organs, especially regarding their neural connections and interactions.

Etymology

From cerebro- (brain) and visceral (relating to organs, from Latin viscera). This term describes the relationship between the central nervous system and the organs it controls.

Kelly Says

Cerebrovisceral connections show why stress literally gives you a stomachache—your brain and gut are wired together, which is why scientists now talk about the 'gut-brain axis'.

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