neurotropic (Meaning)
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neurotropic (a)
(of a virus, toxin, or chemical) tending to attack or affect the nervous system preferentially
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(of a virus, toxin, or chemical) tending to attack or affect the nervous system preferentially
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Neurotropic viruses, such as herpesviruses and rabies, have an affinity for nerve tissue.
The neurotropic properties of Zika virus enable it to cross the blood-brain barrier and infect the central nervous system.
Polioviruses are highly neurotropic and can cause severe paralysis.
Neurotropic drugs are specifically designed to target and deliver therapeutic agents to the nervous system.
