neuroprotectant

noun

neu·​ro·​pro·​tec·​tant ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-prə-ˈtek-tənt How to pronounce neuroprotectant (audio)
: a neuroprotective drug that protects against or helps repair the damaging effects of a stroke

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“Neuroprotectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuroprotectant. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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