neuroprotective


neu·ro·pro·tec·tive

adj \ˌn(y)r-ō-prə-ˈtek-tiv\

Definition of NEUROPROTECTIVE

: serving to protect neurons from injury or degeneration <the neuroprotective effects of nimodipine>
neu·ro·pro·tec·tion \-ˈtek-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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