- neurotropism
- An ability to invade and live in neural tissue. This term is usually used to describe the ability of viruses to infect nerve tissue.
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neurotropism — NEUROTROPÍSM s.n. Afinitatea unor toxine sau germeni faţă de sistemul nervos. [< fr. neurotropisme]. Trimis de LauraGellner, 22.06.2005. Sursa: DN NEUROTROPÍSM s. n. afinitate specială a unor toxine sau germeni faţă de sistemul nervos. (< … Dicționar Român
neurotropism — eurotropism n. An affinity for neural tissues. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
neurotropism — /noo ro treuh piz euhm, nyoo /, n. the quality of being neurotropic. Also, neurotropy. [1900 05; NEURO + TROPISM] * * * … Universalium
neurotropism — noun An affinity for nervous tissue See Also: neurotropic … Wiktionary
neurotropism — neu·rot·ro·pism n(y)u̇ rä trə .piz əm n the quality or state of being neurotropic * * * neu·rot·ro·pism (n rotґro piz″əm) [neuro + tropism] 1. the quality of having a special affinity for nervous tissue. 2. the alleged tendency of… … Medical dictionary
neurotropism — n. attraction to neural tissue; influence on the nervous system … English contemporary dictionary
neurotropism — neu·rot·ro·pism … English syllables
neurotropism — noun an affinity for neural tissues • Hypernyms: ↑tropism … Useful english dictionary
neurotropy, neurotropism — 1. Affinity of basic dyes for nervous tissue. 2. The attraction of certain pathogenic microorganisms, poisons, and nutritive substances toward the nerve centers. [neuro + G. trope, a turning] … Medical dictionary
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