neurotropism

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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