Noun: neurotropism ,n(y)û-ru'tró-pi-zum or ,n(y)ûr-u'trow-pi-zum [N. Amer], ,nyûr-u'tró-pi-zum or ,nyûr-u'trow-pi-zum [Brit]
- An affinity for neural tissues
"Certain viruses display neurotropism, preferentially infecting nerve cells"
Derived forms: neurotropisms
Type of: tropism
Encyclopedia: Neurotropism