neurotrophy

[ noo-ro-truh-fee, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒ trə fi, nyʊ- /

noun

the influence of the nerves on the nutrition and maintenance of body tissue.

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Origin of neurotrophy

neuro- + -trophy

Words nearby neurotrophy

neurotoxin, neurotransmission, neurotransmitter, neurotripsy, neurotrophic, neurotrophy, neurotropic, neurotropism, neurotropy, neurotubule, neurotypical
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Medical definitions for neurotrophy

neurotrophy
[ nu-rŏt′rə-fē ]

n.

The nutrition and metabolism of tissues under the influence of nerves.

Other words from neurotrophy

neu′ro•troph′ic (nur′ə-trŏf′ĭk, -trō′fĭk) adj.
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