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neurotrophy

American

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of neurotrophy

neuro- + -trophy

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