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neuroprotective


neu·ro·pro·tec·tive

adj \ˌnr-ō-prə-ˈtek-tiv, nyr-\

Definition of NEUROPROTECTIVE

: serving to protect neurons from injury or degeneration <neuroprotective drugs>

First Known Use of NEUROPROTECTIVE

1987

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