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neurotrophy

[noo-ro-truh-fee, nyoo-]

noun

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

Origin of neurotrophy

neuro- + -trophy

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Medicine definitions for neurotrophy

neurotrophy

[nu-rŏt′rə-fē]

n.

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

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

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