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neurotrophy
[ noo-ro-truh-fee, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒ trə fi, nyʊ- /
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noun
the influence of the nerves on the nutrition and maintenance of body tissue.
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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.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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