neurotrophic

American  

[noor-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.

2. neurotropic.

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Etymology

Origin of neurotrophic

First recorded in 1895–1900; neuro- + -trophic

Example Sentences

The new study investigates tumor responses to brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a protein that helps enable brain plasticity.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023

Alberts believes exercise increases neurotrophic factors, small molecules, usually proteins, that promote the growth and survival of brain cells.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2022

The glial-cell derived neurotrophic factor is a naturally occurring protein found in our brains, first linked to treating Parkinson's in 1993 and could restore dopamine production in the brain.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2022

Some of these chemicals are called neurotrophic factors, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2022

Nowhere in this peculiar neurotrophic alteration of the skin, which is identical with those previously produced experimentally, are there traces of inflammation.

From Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death by Myers, F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry)