neurotrophic

[ noo r-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik, nyoo r- ]
/ ˌnʊər əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.

Origin of neurotrophic

First recorded in 1895–1900; neuro- + -trophic