Neurotrophic
[noo r-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik, nyoo r-] /ˌnʊər əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk, ˌnyʊər-/
adjective
1.
of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.
2.
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