neurotropic
/ˌnʊrəˈtrɑpɪk/
adjective
- Having a special attraction or affinity for nerve tissue; tending to affect or invade the nervous system.
- The rabies virus is highly neurotropic, targeting the brain and spinal cord.
- Some neurotropic drugs are designed to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat neurological disorders.
- Researchers are studying neurotropic viruses to understand how they cause nerve damage.