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Psychoneuroimmunology is the interdisciplinary study of the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Cytokines are small proteins released by cells, especially those in the immune system, with a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells.

Stress refers to a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.

Glucocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor and are involved in the immune response and regulation of metabolism, inflammation, and stress.

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Psychosomatic Medicine is an interdisciplinary medical field exploring the relationships among social, psychological, and behavioral factors on bodily processes and quality of life in humans and animals.

Natural Killer (NK) Cells are a type of lymphocyte (a white blood cell) and a component of the innate immune system which functions to respond quickly to a wide variety of pathological challenges.

Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) is characterized by a sense of time urgency, competitiveness, and hostility, and is associated with a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Health Psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health and illness.

The Placebo Effect is a beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in the treatment.