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neurotropic Definition

neuro·tropic (no̵or′ō träp′ik, nyo̵or′-)

adjective

having an affinity for nervous tissue, as certain viruses and poisons

Etymology: neuro- + -tropic

neurotropic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • virus: For example, some cases are probably attributable to environmental antecedent, such as neurotropic viruses ( Ref.