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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]
  1. An affinity for neural tissues
    "Certain viruses display neurotropism, preferentially infecting nerve cells"

Derived forms: neurotropisms

Type of: tropism

Encyclopedia: Neurotropism