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This review systematically elaborates on the core biological mechanisms underlying chronic stress\u2010induced psychosomatic dysfunction, including hypothalamic\u2013pituitary\u2013adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation, autonomic nervous system (ANS) imbalance, abnormal inflammatory responses, and excessive oxidative stress\u2014with precise corrections to factual descriptions of neuroendocrine signaling. From a clinical nursing perspective, we critically evaluate existing evidence for each pathway, identify key gaps in current research, and strengthen the mechanistic link between targeted nursing interventions and biological pathway modulation. We also integrate recent advances in neuro\u2010immuno\u2010endocrinology (e.g., peripheral stress response in the skin) and photo\u2010neuro\u2010immuno\u2010endocrinology, and supplement evidence for stress\u2013cancer crosstalk. 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