Definition of "neurotrophic" []

• Of, or relating to neurotrophy (adjective)

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• "The genes in nerve cells signal the production of proteins called neurotrophic factors or growth factors."
• "Lab tests on animals have also shown that during exercise their nerve cells release proteins known as neurotrophic factors."
• "However, proteins called neurotrophic factors can activate nerve cells 'natural growth abilities, perhaps preventing cell death."