neurotropism

neurotropism
neu·rot·ro·pism n(y)u̇-'rä-trə-.piz-əm n the quality or state of being neurotropic

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neu·rot·ro·pism (n-rotґro-piz″əm) [neuro- + tropism] 1. the quality of having a special affinity for nervous tissue. 2. the alleged tendency of regenerating nerve fibers to grow toward specific portions of the periphery.

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  • neurotropism — eurotropism n. An affinity for neural tissues. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • neurotropism — noun An affinity for nervous tissue See Also: neurotropic …   Wiktionary

  • neurotropism — n. attraction to neural tissue; influence on the nervous system …   English contemporary dictionary

  • neurotropism — neu·rot·ro·pism …   English syllables

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