neurotrophy

[ noo-ro-truh-fee, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒ trə fi, nyʊ- /

noun

the influence of the nerves on the nutrition and maintenance of body tissue.

Origin of neurotrophy

Medical definitions for neurotrophy

neurotrophy
[ nu-rŏtrə-fē ]

n.

The nutrition and metabolism of tissues under the influence of nerves.

Other words from neurotrophy

neu′ro•trophic (nur′ə-trŏfĭk, -trōfĭk) adj.