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neurotrophy

[noo-ro-truh-fee, nyoo-]
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noun
  1. the influence of the nerves on the nutrition and maintenance of body tissue.
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Origin of neurotrophy

neuro- + -trophy
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neurotrophy

(nu-rŏt′rə-fē)
n.
  1. The nutrition and metabolism of tissues under the influence of nerves.
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Related formsneu′ro•troph′ic (nur′ə-trŏf′ĭk, -trō′fĭk) adj.
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