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neurotropy

(nʊ-rŏt'rə-pē, nyʊ-) or neu·rot·ro·pism (-pĭz'əm)
n.

The tendency to affect, be attracted to, or attack nervous tissue.

neu'ro·trop'ic (nʊr'ə-trŏp'ĭk, -trō'pĭk, nyʊr'-) adj.
 
 
Veterinary Dictionary: neurotropism

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.

 
WordNet: neurotropism
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an affinity for neural tissues


 
 

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