Definition of "neuroprotective" []

• That provides neuroprotection (adjective)

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• "Maybe an anti-inflammatory or in this case an antibiotic which seems to have some sort of what is known as neuroprotective effect."
• "According to the scientists, meditation had a 'neuroprotective' effect on the meditators: It protected the brain from some of the effects of aging."
• "There are other ways in which exercise is neuroprotective, meaning it builds up our ability to defend ourselves against neurologic decline."