neuroprotective

neuroprotective
neu·ro·pro·tec·tive .n(y)u̇r-ō-prə-'tek-tiv adj serving to protect neurons from injury or degeneration <the \neuroprotective effects of nimodipine>
neu·ro·pro·tec·tion -'tek-shən n

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